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UK's E-Bike Positive campaign to be adopted by the BA & ACT

1 Dec 2025

As of Thursday 1st January 2026, the E-Bike Positive campaign will fall under the joint guardianship of the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).
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Cycle to work scheme escapes cap but ACT warns Budget fails cycle retailers on business rates and imports

26 Nov 2025

The ACT has welcomed the Government's decision not to impose a cap on the cycle to work scheme, calling it "common sense prevailing" after weeks of speculation threatened a vital sales tool for... Read more…

Independent retailers reject Black Friday as three-quarters refuse to participate

24 Nov 2025

More than three-quarters of independent retailers, including some of those in the cycling retail sector, are boycotting Black Friday this year, rejecting pressure... Read more…

Stop being a dumping ground for used e-bike batteries

11 Nov 2025

Used e-bike batteries are piling up because too many suppliers are failing to meet their legal obligations and it’s time to stop being polite about it, writes ACT Director Jonathan... Read more…

Independent retailers urge Chancellor - Boost business confidence or risk killing growth before it starts

7 Nov 2025

Britain's independent retailers, including those in the cycling retail sector, are calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use the autumn budget to restore... Read more…

Independent retailers report worsening retail crime crisis as confidence in police response

17 Oct 2025

A shocking 83% of independent retailers say theft has worsened over the past year, whilst the vast majority of crimes now go unreported due to lack of police response, according to ACT parent... Read more…

ACT member gains coverage in local media thanks to focus on maintaining independent cycling retail presence

14 Oct 2025

ACT member Cyclo Monster has been recognised by local media for its commitment to keeping Derby’s cycling scene independent, community-focused and thriving.
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Experts share how to make your bike last longer – and why regular care pays off

10 Oct 2025

Cycling experts have shared their top tips in a new Guardian feature revealing how simple maintenance habits can extend the life of a bike and save riders from costly repairs.
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ACT parent company Bira welcomes £5bn Pride in Place programme

29 Sep 2025

Bira has welcomed the Government's announcement of a £5 billion Pride in Place programme, saying it will provide the kind of support high street businesses need to thrive.
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Scottish bike shop to celebrate 20-year anniversary with prize draw and instore event

24 Sep 2025

An independent Scottish cycling retailer is celebrating 20 years in business this month with a prize draw and ‘celebratory cupcakes’ during an event at the shop.
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Get involved with National Stationery Week

Posted on in Business News, Creative News

National Stationery WeekFill your pencil cases, sharpen your pencils, grab a clean sheet of paper and get ready to celebrate - National Stationery Week is coming. Celebrations begin on 20 April and run until 26 April!

In its tenth year, this ground breaking initiative engages with consumers, retailers, dealers, suppliers, schools, offices and the media in an unprecedented way.

The 2019 campaign achieved huge levels of column inches, airtime, and trended on social media helping to gain extra sales for retailers and re-sellers.

Get involved

National Stationery Week and the ‘Writing matters' campaign presents retailers with a great marketing opportunity to get involved with.

#stationeryshopsaturday, which is part of National Stationery Week's 7 days of stationery, is the perfect time for independent stationery stockists day to encourage the public to visit their shops, to shout about how great they are, their passion for stationery, their product knowledge and breadth of products.

It's a day for people to treat themselves to a beautiful new notebook and pen, to buy a card, write a letter and to celebrate wonderful stationery and the act of writing, and to share their local stationery shop with the world via social media.

For the second year running Stationery Supplies is spearheading #stationeryshopsaturday in support of this amazing chance to get people talking about their love of stationery and visiting their local stationery shops.

Join in with National Stationery Week 2020, take part in #stationeryshopsaturday on 25h April and share the stationery love.

Details on how to become a participating retailer can be found here.

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