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National news headlines from the past few weeks have been dominated by the cost-of-living crisis, with households and businesses uncertain as to how they’ll cope with rising prices as we head into the winter months. On 23rd September, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced a mini-budget, with policies including: bringing forward the …

The BikeBiz jobs board filled over 750 positions in 2021, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Account Manager – Gazelle Bikes Ltd With our brand gaining more and more traction in the UK and in order to strengthen our position within the commuting and …

Global insurance fintech Two Three Bird (TTB) has purchased UK cycle insurance provider and breakdown cover specialist ETA Services. TTB chief executive officer, Theo Grobler, said: “The acquisition of the ETA strengthens our position in the aim to be the largest insurer of bicycles and electromobility/green mobility in the world. …

The new digital marketplace and retail lead generator Velomatch has rebranded as Gogeta.Bike, as it announces a partnership with Cycle to Work scheme Green Commute Initiative. Founder of the online platform Barry Scott established Velomatch to ease friction points in the bike buying process, both for consumers and for retailers. …

Bikesoup is to launch its flagship store in Westfield, London, in early November. Founded by the late Anthony Auty and backed by retail entrepreneur and Dragons Den investor Touker Suleyman, Bikesoup is a one-stop shop for second-hand bikes and equipment. Suleyman said: “In the aftermath of the pandemic Tom, Tej …

In a town with independents, chains, concept stores and online retailers with physical outlets, this Mystery Shopper visit was never going to be a dull one…

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King’s Lynn has plenty to see by bike, on and off road. Mystery Shopper headed to the town in search of a touring bike...

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