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Yorkshire bike shop wins first ever Local Bike Shop Awards

1 May 2026

An independent bike shop in Yorkshire has been crowned the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards winner, securing 42% of the public vote.
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Public vote opens for inaugural Local Bike Shop Awards

24 Apr 2026

Cycling enthusiasts across the UK are being invited to vote for their favourite independent bike shop as the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards enters its final stage.
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Local Bike Shop Week Awards: Meet the Judges

19 Apr 2026

From our many brilliant entries down to 8 finalists, the judging panel will be evaluating and championing independent bike shops up and down the country that make an impact in their... Read more…

Independent bike shops urged to enter inaugural awards as deadline approaches

16 Apr 2026

The ACT is urging independent bike shops to enter the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards before entries close on Sunday 19th April.
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First ever Local Bike Shop Week Awards launches to celebrate independent cycle retailers

1 Apr 2026

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.
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February retail sales dip signals growing consumer anxiety, warns ACT parent company Bira

30 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that falling retail sales in February are an early sign of consumers reining in their spending amid growing economic uncertainty.
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Bira calls for business rates reform and action on overseas imports alongside new government investment

26 Mar 2026

Bira has welcomed the government's £319 million investment in high street revitalisation, while warning that without reform of business rates and action on overseas imports, many high... Read more…

Chancellor's High Street Roundtable | Campaign Update from ACT parent company Bira

19 Mar 2026

The Chancellor held a roundtable discussion on a future high street strategy last week, with Bira the sole voice representing smaller retail businesses. Read an update on Bira's place at a... Read more…

Independent bike shop takes stand against selling or repairing e-scooters with police echoing plea

18 Mar 2026

An independent bike shop is refusing to sell or repair e-scooters over concerns about how they are being used, with the area’s police force backing the call and urging others to follow... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira backs calls for online marketplace accountability over dangerous product safety failures

13 Mar 2026

Findings from consumer rights publication Which? add to calls from the E-Bike Positive campaign to better scrutinise these sites and promote quality e-bikes from reputable manufacturers and... Read more…

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Jewellery sector’s Inspiring Independents Top 100 returns for 2023

Posted on in Business News

Retail Jeweller’s Inspiring Independents, the annual list of the top 100 independent jewellery and watch retailers in the UK and Ireland, is back for 2023 with voting open from everyone working in the industry.

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Those working in any area of the jewellery and watch industry are asked to cast their votes for their top five inspiring jewellery and watch retailers from across the UK and Ireland by clicking here.

Voting is open until 21 April, is free, and takes just a few minutes.

This year will also see the ever-popular Inspiring Independents lunch event take place, to celebrate all those businesses that make the final list. The event will be held on 15 June in London.

In addition to headline partner WOLF, Inspiring Independents 2023 is also supported by silver partners the River Mounts and TH March. The National Association of Jewellers is a supporter of the event.

Retail Jeweller managing editor Ruth Faulkner said: "We are delighted to welcome back WOLF as our headline partner of Inspiring Independents 2023, as we know how important the independent jewellery and watch sector is to their business. We are also thrilled to be working with River Mounts and TH March and look forward to welcoming the top 100 to the celebratory lunch event this June."

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