Bike retailers have seen a rise in demand this year, leading to surging sales and stock shortages. But what can we expect as we head into 2021? Rebecca Morley investigates
Read More »Best Small Shops 2020 relaunched with new COVID-19 innovation category
The Independent Retailers’ Confederation (IRC) has announced a special category in its search to find Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2020. The Best Small Shops Competition relaunched post lockdown on Independents’ Day, Saturday 4th July, celebrating the return of indie retail to UK high streets and shopping parades. The judges …
Read More »How have bike shops responded to COVID-19? Arragon’s Cycle Centre
The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many figures pointing to a bleak picture for bricks and mortar stores in the UK. 2019 was described as the “worst year on record for retail” by the BRC, with total …
Read More »Search for Best Small Shop 2020 begins
The search to find the UK’s Best Small Shop of 2020 has been launched. The annual competition, which culminates in a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament, highlights the best of Britain’s independent retail sector, celebrating the commitment and creativity of independent retailers on the UK’s high streets and the …
Read More »IBD Focus: The lifeblood of high streets
Arragons Cycle Centre was shortlisted for both the BikeBiz Awards and Indie Retail’s Best Small Shops competition last year. Owner Sarah Graham tells Rebecca Morley how the store has adapted to a changing retail environment
Read More »How did bike shops fare in 2019?
"Brick and mortar retailers are able to offer passionate face to face conversations, live expert opinion and quick service"
Read More »Two bike shops shortlisted in Best Small Shops 2019
Arragon's Cycle Centre and Rides On Air both made the cut after hundreds of shops were narrowed down to the shortlist of 25
Read More »BikeBiz Awards: Vote now for retailers of the year
The online vote will close on Friday 16th August at midday and the results will determine the 2019 BikeBiz Awards winners
Read More »BikeBiz Awards 2019: And the nominees are…
The online vote will close on Friday 16th August at midday and the results will determine the 2019 BikeBiz Awards winners
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