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BA holds first session of Independent Retailer Forum

The BA has held the first session of a new forum for the independent bicycle retail sector. The association hosted a dozen leading independent retailers, representing the varied sizes, regions and channels of the sector, in early December, hot on the heels of the independent retailer panel session broadcast during …

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BDA launches petition for reform of Cycle to Work sector

The Bicycle Dealers Association (BDA) has launched a petition for reform of the Cycle to Work sector. “We are a group of bicycle dealers, and we are challenging how the administration involved in the Government’s Cycle to Work is currently structured,” said the petition. “We have tried, over an extended …

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BDA responds to Cyclescheme’s reduction in retailer commission rates

The Bicycle Dealers Association (BDA) has responded to Cyclescheme’s recent announcement of a reduction in retailer commission rates. Effective from yesterday on any unredeemed e-certificate, Cyclescheme commission has been reduced to 8.33%, excluding VAT, for all bikes, accessories and helmets. From the beginning of November, a commission cap will be …

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Cyclescheme reduces commission to 8.33% excluding VAT

Cyclescheme has announced a reduction in retailer commission rates. Effective from today, 28th September, on any unredeemed e-certificate, Cyclescheme commission has been reduced to 8.33%, excluding VAT, for all bikes, accessories and helmets. From the beginning of November, a commission cap will be introduced on Cyclescheme e-certificates above £3,000 RRP, …

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BA mediates industry talks on Cycle to Work commissions

The BA has been acting as an impartial mediator in talks between a number of its members on the topic of Cycle to Work commissions. At the request of brands Giant, Raleigh, Specialized and Trek, and scheme provider Cyclescheme, the BA has been facilitating a series of discussions with the …

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Bicycle Dealers Association forms, targets “financially unsustainable” Cycle to Work scheme model

A new trade body has formed with the aim to highlight issues facing retailers – with its first target the Cycle to Work scheme’s “financially unsustainable” model. The Bicycle Dealers Association (BDA), made up of Bespoke Cycling, Cotswold Cycles, Cycle Exchange, Cyclefit, Pearson Cycles, Saddle Safari and Velorution, with other …

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