Operations
The Company operated 462 stores as of 2 April 2010. These stores are in the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Central Europe. The first store in Poland opened at the end of 2008. This is in keeping with the Company's strategy that involves expanding into Eastern European countries where the average age of cars is acknowledged as being slightly older, and the people are more adept at car maintenance. In June 2009 Halfords launched a Republic of Ireland dedicated website Halfords.Ie which is aimed at serving the customers of ROI with the option to browse and reserve items online, and then collect and pay for them instore.
The Group also run over 250 Autocentre garages dealing with MOTs, car repairs and servicing. The Group use the following sub-brands as part of their portfolio - Bikehut, Boardman, Carrera, Apollo, Trax, Victoria Pendelton, Urban Escape, Exodus, Pampero, Sendai, Ripspeed.
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