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Sigma Sports has secured a place in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table. Sigma Sports is ranked 95th in the 2020 list, which features a wide range of businesses, including breweries, marketing agencies and construction companies. The company has reported an annual sales rise over three …

Brits are being called upon to support small firms and shop local as Small Business Saturday returns tomorrow, 5th December. The campaign also hopes to tap into soaring public affection for small businesses, as research from the campaign and its principal supporter American Express shows 59% of Brits support small …

Continental is rolling out a new opt-in scheme, the ‘Continental Insider’ initiative, which aims to strengthen awareness of its products and its relationship with its dealer network. Retailers and dealers who join the community will receive the latest updates on the Continental brand as well as early access to testing …

Halfords has reported strong cycling revenue growth through H1, finishing at 54.4% LFL. E-mobility rose by 184% and cycle services 24%, the retailer announced in its interim results for the 26 weeks to 2nd October. The retailer saw group revenue growth of 9.6% and profit before tax of £56 million. …

Insync has unveiled plans to build 50,000 new bikes between now and Christmas. The brand, owned by India-based Hero Cycles, has welcomed the Government’s decision to allow bike shops to continue trading during the second lockdown, saying it was the correct move to include bike shops in England in the list …

Bike shops are among businesses that will be permitted to stay open as England gets ready to enter lockdown tomorrow, 5th November. To reduce social contact, the Government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close, including all non-essential retail, indoor and outdoor leisure facilities, entertainment venues and personal care …

COVID-19 lockdowns have boosted the nation’s love for small businesses, research has found, with 59% of Brits saying they now support local businesses more than previously. The research, commissioned by American Express and Small Business Saturday UK, underscores the role small firms have played in supporting their communities through lockdown, …

VAAST Bikes has signed an agreement with German cycling-specialist retailer Internetstores. Two of VAAST’s key bicycle models, the gravel-ready all-road A/1 bike and the urban U/1, are now stocked at Internetstores’ e-commerce sites. Both VAAST models will be available to order online for delivery in 14 locations across Europe via …

Elmy Cycles, Pennine Cycles and Recycle York have been named on the shortlist of retailers in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2020. Elmy Cycles is an independent bicycle retailer in Ipswich which remained open from the first day of lockdown in March, adapting and changing …

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is restructuring to become more focused on the needs of retailers. By closely aligning the ACT with the many trade organisations and sectors that make up the Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), it will be working with over 100,000 independent retailers engaging Government, business and …