Halfords

Halfords has reported a rise in sales and profits for the past half year but cautioned over softer demand for big-ticket products "in the last couple of months". (Photo supplied by Halfords/PA Wire)

Halfords cautions over weaker big-ticket sales as customers feel pinch

Motor servicing and repairs are set to have boosted Halfords over the past half year, as the retailer updates shareholders amid a backdrop of takeover speculation. (Photo by Halfords/PA Wire)

Halfords to update shareholders on trading amid takeover speculation

Jamie Snow's body was found six months after he had entered the river on Crown Estate land at Sunk Island on the Humber Estuary

Body of man who slipped from Humber Bridge was not found until six months later

Investors in Halfords will be hoping the retailer has made progress in repairing holes in its workforce as it is set to unveil its full-year financial results.

Halfords profits set to decline as sales stunted by shortage of mechanics

Is it worth buying an electric bike? We judge the best e-bikes of 2023

Is it worth buying an electric bike? We judge the best e-bikes of 2023

Wind in your hair motoring

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Halfords free MOT offer: how families can claim free car check

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

Halfords.

Halfords accuses Government of taking backward step on plug-in car grant scheme

Best kids’ bikes: how to pick the right bicycle for their height

Best kids’ bikes: how to pick the right bicycle for their height

Motoring mistakes that could see you fined up to £2,500 this winter

Halfords is calling for action on skills shortages.

Boss of Halfords calls for Government action on shortage of specialist mechanics

Halfords is offering free vehicle checks for ice cream vans this summer

MOT test centre

How to get an MOT for as little as £1

Halfords is the UK's leading motoring and cycling firm

Halfords to buy tyre specialist in £15m deal

The Fix Your Bike voucher scheme is designed to encourage greener ways of travel and promote exercise during the Covid pandemic. (Pic: Getty)

Fix Your Bike: how to apply for a free £50 voucher under government scheme

Bike sales have soared with Halfords.

Profits double at Halfords after bike sales soar among locked down Brits

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Cyber Monday 2020 toy sales from Disney+, The Entertainer, Argos and more

Olympic gold winning track cyclist Victoria Pendleton with her best-selling Somerby electric bike which is sold through Halfords

Halfords wheels out temporary jobs amid big demand for bikes

Halfords has more than 1,000 temporary Christmas jobs to fill - here’s what they...

A second batch of £50 bike repair vouchers have been released - here’s how to cl...

Halfords offers free car check and discounts for teachers, emergency workers and...

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Millions of drivers risk being fined for faulty windscreen wipers - here’s how to check them (Photo: Shutterstock)

Millions of drivers risk being fined for faulty windscreen wipers - here’s how t...

The Gym Group said it offers members affordable, high-spec nationwide gyms

The Gym Group to open new site in York

Halfords has seen strong demand for bikes

Staycations boost Halfords' sales

Millions of drivers risking an accident because they don’t carry out this simple...

The vouchers will typically cover the cost for a standard service (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get £50 towards the cost of fixing your bike under new government scheme

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Surge in bike sales during lockdown set to boost Halfords
A surge in demand for bikes during the pandemic is set to provide a major boost to Halfords as it unveils its performance over the past year.

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Halfords launches zero-contact garage service

The Leeds store

Cycle Republic store in Leeds to close

Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper Logistics.

Clipper Logistics in Leeds confirms preliminary takeover approach

This 'smart plug' connects your car's lighter socket to your speakers

Google’s ‘smart plugs’ are a cheap audio upgrade for your car

Tesco

Former Tesco boss Davies in shock move to retail firm

Halfords. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Halfords names new chief executive

Undated handout file photo issued by Halfords of Jill McDonald, who has been poached by Marks & Spencer and put in charge of shoring up its embattled clothing arm. PRESS ASSOCIATION

M&S hire Halfords boss to run troubled clothing arm

Scarborough Marks & Spencer store.

M&S poaches Halfords chief for its clothing arm

Halfords said cycling revenue increased 7.4 per cent over the festive period

Halfords enjoys a Christmas boost

Sir Bradley Wiggins

Wet weather halts bike sales for Halfords

Halfords has launched a new range of bikes with cycling star Bradley Wiggins

Wet weather puts brakes on Halfords cycle sales

DIY is booming for B&Q

Success story as B&Q owner assembles new ranges

Halfords back in gear as bike sales lead turnaround

The mid players triumph in festive store war

Tour de France cycling boom lifts Halfords

Investment pays off as Halfords moves up a gear

Retailers reap festive rewards as shoppers buy on the internet

Festive updates boost retail stocks

Tech Talk: Sometimes digital is not best for consumers

Halfords told to end ‘misleading’ online pricing

Cyclist Victoria Pendleton has helped rekindle Britain's love affair with the bike

Halfords in profit thanks to cycling boom

It will be a long slog to get back, warns Halfords

Cold put spoke in bicycle sales at Halfords

Bike firm’s executive takes trip to Planet X

Halfords cheered by late pick-up in sales of bicycles

Halford recovers after slow start

‘Wiggins effect’ gives boost to bike scheme