https://news.sky.com/story/bike-retailer-evans-cycles-in-talks-with-lenders-as-chain-struggles-11492689
That's the usual for Evans though isn't it?
Oh boy, does anyone who's worked at Evans have stories about why they're seeking more cash. Short sighted at its best.
Most likely need money to expand online so they can attempt to rival wiggle. My guess is they have noticed they either put up a fight or get killed off over a few years by occupying that not quite "local bike shop" and not quite online/megastore.
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https://news.sky.com/story/bike-retailer-evans-cycles-in-talks-with-lenders-as-chain-struggles-11492689