Good news has been scarce in the retail sector recently, but there’s a positive story emerging from Stevenage, where renowned clothing and accessories retailer Bike Stop has been acquired by Infinity Motorcycles. Infinity, which operates multiple retail stores across the UK and has a strong online presence, officially took over the respected Hertfordshire store at the beginning of December, when it paid tribute to the efforts of previous owners Martin and Monica Brown.
Founded in 1981, Bike Stop has built a solid reputation for supplying premium brands like Dainese and AGV. It has become a destination for local riders, known for its extensive stock, excellent customer service, and on-site cafe.
Alan Arnold, sales director at Infinity Motorcycles, said: “We’ve admired Bike Stop, Stevenage, from a distance for some time. We would like to thank Martin, Monica, and the entire Bike Stop Stevenage team for their outstanding work in creating such a community-oriented business. We look forward to carrying on this legacy and adding our experience to it.”
Former Bike Stop owner Martin Brown remarked: “We take great pride in what we’ve achieved with Bike Stop, especially in introducing new brands, hosting events, and establishing the café. We’re thrilled that Alan, and his team share our passion and are eager to continue this legacy. We couldn’t have chosen a better company for this task. A heartfelt thank you to all our friends and customers for their support throughout the years!”
The recent acquisition has increased Infinity’s total store count to sixteen locations throughout the UK Among these, three are located in London, specifically in Clapham, Holborn and Hammersmith.
In the North, Infinity operates two outlets in the historic towns of Huddersfield and York, and in the South now has eight stores situated in Christchurch, Camberley, Farnborough, Gloucester, Oxford, Southampton, Watford, plus the new location in Stevenage.
Additionally, further afield, Infinity has outlets in Glasgow and Belfast, where it acquired the former Hein Gericke shops in 2016 and 2018 respectively.