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Barber shop proves it's a cut above the rest picking up coveted British retailers award

2 Sep 2025

A barber's shop in Northern Ireland has proved that it's a cut above the rest by picking up the inaugural Love Your High Street Award 2025, following a public vote that attracted over 2,230... Read more…

Independent retailers face Fresh challenges as UK inflation climbs to 3.8%

20 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has expressed serious concern following today's announcement that UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, higher than the expected 3.7% and marking the tenth consecutive month... Read more…

Bike industry continues to face challenges as profits and forecasts falter at Giant, Canyon and Shim

14 Aug 2025

The global bike industry remains under pressure as Shimano, Giant and Canyon all report weaker profits and subdued outlooks for 2025.
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ACT to join industry leaders at brand new cycling trade event this September

13 Aug 2025

The ACT is set to be in attendance at the inaugural Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) trade show, which is set to bring together industry-wide education, market insight and product showcases... Read more…

Independent retail crisis deepens as nearly half see sales plummet compared to last year

12 Aug 2025

Britain's high street crisis has deepened dramatically with nearly half of independent retailers, including many in the independent cycling retail sector, reporting sales have crashed compared... Read more…

Independent retailers slam £5.9bn "de minimis" import loophole as Government delays action

11 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has condemned the Government's inaction over the "de minimis" import loophole following a Sky News investigation revealing £5.9 billion worth of cheap imports... Read more…

Criminals undermining legitimate retailers as trading standards collapse

7 Aug 2025

Bira has warned that criminals are undermining legitimate retailers as trading standards services collapse, following a new Which? investigation.
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ACT welcomes Government's new product safety laws

23 Jul 2025

A leading cycle traders association has backed the government's move to protect consumers from dangerous products sold through online marketplaces, following Royal Assent of the Product... Read more…

Small Business Strategy Inquiry 2025 - ACT and Bira call for members to share their voice

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on... Read more…

Beyond the discount: Restoring integrity to the cycle supply chain

18 Jun 2025

The Association of Cycle Traders believes the time has come for greater accountability throughout our supply chain, writes ACT Director Jonathan Harrison in an article published for BikeBiz.
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How Maybe* are helping Local Authorities and Bids upskill their businesses in social media

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

Maybe* is a collaborative social media management platform that provides engagement tools, actionable insights, reports and access to training that enables organisations to make social media work for them.

You can now check out how Maybe* are helping Local Authorities and Bids to upskill their businesses in social media so that they have the tools they need to engage online and drive sales in the lead up to Christmas!

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Live webinars

During the Maybe* live webinars you'll have access to exclusive insights and real life stories through the eyes of our industry experts. You'll leave understanding what results are possible and with the tactics you need to achieve them. For more information about the live webinars click here.

Don't worry if you can't make a session, you can watch the 'on-demand' recordings of previous webinars by joining the Make Social Media Work Facebook Group.

"Maybe's webinars are a key fixture of my week. I consistently come away inspired and full of ideas of what to do for Visit Knowle." - Kim Hulse, Visit Knowle.

 

Great social media for independent retailers, BIDs and Councils

Independent Retailers on Wednesdays at 10am

This webinar will help independent retailers, BIDs and Councils understand how to use social to amplify your activity, reach more customers and boost business. The webinar is updated every fortnight with brand new content and the latest data from our platform to provide exclusive insight, expert opinion and up-to-date case studies to help you drive your organisation forward on social media.

During the webinar, we will discuss:

  • Social media skills lab
  • Real life examples of great social content
  • The tactics and tools you need to improve your social media

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How Shopping Centres can harness social media to drive footfall and build loyalty 

Shopping Centres on the first Wednesday of the month at 9am 

This webinar reviews what is working for shopping centres around the UK. All data is refreshed for each session and we discuss activity that is working, highlighting a variety of centres. All attendees will leave with actionable insights. Presented by experts in shopping centre marketing and social media marketing.

During the webinar, we will discuss:

  • Examples of great social content
  • The tactics and tools you need to improve your social media
  • Understanding the roles engagement and sentiment play in driving loyalty and customer retention

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