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 …
Read More »Belgian start-up Gofluo raises €1 million to accelerate future growth
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Read More »The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 26th May
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 …
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Read More »Ere Research appoints two new sales agents for UK market expansion
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Read More »Neil Boyle joins Oneway Bike as account manager for the south west
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Read More »Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group set to acquire ProBikeKit, according to reports
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Read More »Brompton bikes, luggage and accessories launch online at John Lewis
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Read More »Distributor 2Pure enters administration, according to Companies House update
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, …
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