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The administrators of 2Pure have issued an update following the distributor’s administration earlier this month. A spokesperson for FRP Advisory said in a short statement: “Michelle Elliot and Stuart Robb were appointed joint administrators of 2 Pure Limited on Thursday, May 18, 2023. “The joint administrators are currently reviewing the …

Gofluo has raised €1 million to accelerate company growth and expand to the US, France and Germany. Four business angels, and existing shareholder VC fund Freshmen, participated in the latest funding round. Gofluo, the fashion brand that fuses style and safety, was founded in 2018 by Julie Vets. The fashion …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled over 740 positions in 2022, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Bike Mechanic Tutor x2 – Life Cycle At Life Cycle, we believe cycling is the key to helping people feel happier, healthier and more connected with their …

Off the back of unprecedented success in Denmark, Bikedesk has announced it is expanding into the UK market. The bike industry software solutions provider currently has more than 700 Danish stores utilising its cloud-based Point-of-Sale system (POS) for streamlining service, repair, and customer satisfaction. With an in-depth understanding of the …

Kids Ride Shotgun aims to inspire the next generation of MTB rippers through its products. Alex Ballinger caught up with the brand to see what’s next. This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here A lot has been written in this …

Ere Research, designer and manufacturer of high-end bicycle parts, has announced two new appointments to its sales team, John Hollier and Dieter Pullan. The new sales agents will be responsible for covering the UK market and bring extensive experience in the industry, which the company believes will be invaluable to …

Oneway Bike, the exclusive distributor of Cube bikes in the UK, has announced the appointment of Neil Boyle as the new account manager for the south west region.  Boyle is no stranger to the world of bicycles, having spent several years immersing himself in various roles within the industry. The …

The Frasers Group, founded by well-known high street tycoon Mike Ashley, is in advanced talks to buy online retailer ProBikeKit (PBK), according to multiple sources. Sky News is reporting that The Frasers Group, which also owns Sports Direct and Evans Cycles among others, could be set to finalise a deal …

Brompton has launched online at John Lewis – marking an expansion into the retail sector for the British brand with its first department store retail partner. From today, Monday, May 22, a range of Brompton bikes, along with some luggage and accessories will be available online at John Lewis. The …

Distributor 2Pure has entered administration, according to an update on Companies House. On Friday (May 19), the company announced through documents on Companies House that an administrator had been appointed.  This follows the news that managing director George Bowie had left his position earlier this month. 2Pure, based in Livingston, …