Halfords is planning to create 1,000 jobs over the next three years as it attempts to get back on track after a 27% drop in annual profits.

Halfords produced a top-of-the-range rise in half-year profits today after benefiting from a surge in demand for cycling and camping goods.

UK chain Halfords credited its revamped Apollo and Carrera bicycle ranges and improved camping equipment lines for another strong sales performance today.

Car parts and bicycle retailer Halfords kept sales heading in the right direction today by posting a 2.7% rise in like-for-like business.

A former Scottish soccer boss is to replace the chief executive of car accessories and cycle retailer Halfords, it was announced today.