Browse Topics
Tools
Internaxx Stock Market
Index Last Var.(%)
BEL 20 2119.3 0.50
DAX 5252.45 1.50
IBEX 30 10726.8 0.59
CAC 40 3377.59 1.40
FTSE 100 4564.5 0.79
AEX 276.85 0.95
DJIA 9096.72 -0.13
Nasdaq 1975.51 0.39
FTSE MIB 20341.67 1.65
TSX Composite 10570.54 -1.74
ASX 4148.9 -0.60
Hang seng 20135.5 -2.37
Straits Times 0.00
ISEQ 20 442.48 0.27
You are here: Home News Dutch News Global crisis boosts bicycle sales

28/02/2009Global crisis boosts bicycle sales

Bicycle maker Accel says the economic crisis is pushing up sales.

THE NETHERLANDS - The company, which makes brands such as Batavus and Sparta, reports a 17 percent increase in profits in 2008.

Sales were especially up in the second half of the year, when the crisis started biting.

Accel says people are turning to bikes because they are cheaper, better for the environment and easier to use for the elderly.

The company expects sales to keep growing in 2009.

Radio Netherlands / Expatica

0 reactions to this article

Discussion Forums

Introduce yourself!

All Expatica members, by wellingtron

Family life in the Netherlands

the teachers from hell, by wesley-nl

Discuss Dutch Culture

2009 Zwarte Piet Debate, by Syzygy

International News

US soldier slaughters own troops in gun rampage, by Syzygy

Discuss Dutch Culture

Zwarte Piet Is A Racist Disgrace, by tareshen

participate in the forums

Inside Expatica
Healthcare in the Netherlands

Healthcare in the Netherlands

Here’s a current guide to health insurance, doctors, dentists and pharmacies.

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2009.

The Netherlands at a glance

The Netherlands at a glance

Some basic facts and figures about living and working in the Netherlands.

Giving birth in the Netherlands

Giving birth in the Netherlands

The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.