Boots the Chemists PLC released its group interim third quarter results yesterday. Halfords, and Bikehut, did well. And this week sees the start of Phase Three in the Bikehut store conversion plan. 60 more stores are being revamped.
Read More »Hutchinson unveils next generation of Python XC tyres
Hutchinson has unveiled the Python Race and Python 3, the latest generation of its Python range of X…
Outdoor Trade Show confirms dates for next three years
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Carbitex announces two strategic new hires
Carbitex, the flexible carbon composites provider focused on footwear, travel, and accessories, has …
The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 19th April
The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the …
Evans Cycles launches bike cover with Sundays insurance
Evans Cycles, the UK’s largest specialist bike retailer, has partnered with Sundays insurance to pro…
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Read More »Smiffy resigns from MBUK; Fawcett lands a job in PR
Tech-head Paul Smith has handed in his resignation to Future and will leave MBUK in a month's time. And Malcolm Fawcett, former editor of madformountainbiking.com, joins Pressure PR, the bike trade specific agency
Read More »English cycling to get £2m government cash
At today's first meeting of the newly formed National Cycling Strategy Board (packed to the gills with high calibre individuals) John Spellar, the Minister for Transport, outlined proposals for the provision of a cycling fund of up to £1million per year over the next two years to provide support for a range of cycling projects across England. Is it new cash? One of the board members said: "When you're given a tasty cake you don't have to ask where it came from."
Read More »Woollen base layers from down under seek UK distribution
Portree Enterprises of New Zealand manufactures base layers and cycle jerseys from Merino wool. With such a small domestic market, the company is now seeking pastures new
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