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Online marketplace BikeExchange partners with e-commerce software companies

Global online marketplace BikeExchange (BEX) has announced new partnerships with e-commerce software companies to enhance its marketplace offering. By partnering with the e-commerce specialists at commercetools and implementation partner Overdose, BEX said it will upgrade its technology stack to a ‘best-in-class, composable commerce architecture’, enhancing the experience for the modern …

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National Bicycle Dealers Association releases Cost of Doing Business Report on US cycling industry

The National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA) has released the Cost of Doing Business (CDB) Report, considered a ‘benchmark’ report for doing business in the US cycling industry. Made possible by funding support from title sponsor BikeExchange, the report has returned after a seven-year hiatus. The 2022 CDB Report allows retailers …

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BikeExchange CEO resigns as company announces plans to raise capital  

The CEO of online marketplace BikeExchange has resigned, as the company has announced plans to raise capital.  BikeExchange, a global online listing platform that hosts thousands of brands and retailers, recently announced that Mark Watkin, global CEO, has resigned immediately. Watkin will stay on with the company, following five years …

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BikeExchange acquires US bike delivery service Kitzuma 

Online cycling marketplace BikeExchange has acquired US-based bike delivery service Kitzuma for $3.375 million (£2.5 million).  Australian firm BikeExchange said it made the acquisition to help drive its e-commerce-first strategy, with the aim of improving both seller and customer experience.  Kitzuma specialises in delivering fully-built bikes tailored to suit manufacturers, …

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BikeExchange appoints Joe McArdle as global head of seller and merchant success

BikeExchange has appointed former Amazon executive Joe McArdle as its global head of seller and merchant success, to assist sellers and merchants find the right product mix and maximise their sales on the website. McArdle, who has held a variety of key operational roles at Amazon in Australia and the …

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BikeExchange appoints Boxall as chief customer officer

BikeExchange has announced the appointment of Rebecca Boxall in its newly created position of chief customer officer, finalising the recruitment of its executive team following the successful IPO in February. Currently vice-president for e-commerce, marketing and customer experience at Native Shoes in North America, Boxall will join BikeExchange in December …

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BikeExchange appoints Andrew Demery as global CFO

BikeExchange has appointed former CFO of ASX listed carsales.com Andrew Demery to the new role of global CFO. Following a 12-month period of rapid growth, BikeExchange has welcomed Demery to its global leadership team to play a ‘crucial’ role in the company’s further expansion. Mark Watkin, global chief executive officer …

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