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Practical steps to prevent credit card and payment fraud as an independent cycling retailer

4 Dec 2024

As credit card fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, taking these steps could help you stay ahead of the fraudsters…
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Scottish retailers call for urgent business rates support as gap widens with rest of UK

29 Nov 2024

Scottish independent retailers, including those in the cycling sector, are urging the Scottish Government to provide crucial business rates relief in its upcoming budget, as the disparity in... Read more…

Bira and ACT welcome new House of Lords report on high street regeneration

28 Nov 2024

Independent retailers back call for local leadership and simplified funding.
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Seven-in-ten cycle traders boycott Black Friday as cost pressures mount

26 Nov 2024

Seven in ten cycle retailers across the UK will boycott this year's Black Friday sales event, according to a survey of the bicycle trade by the ACT.
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Cycling club raising funds for youth bike maintenance workshops and 'go slow' inclusivity initiative

21 Nov 2024

A local cycling club is raising money and seeking donations and assistance in order to teach bike maintenance to young people through a series of workshops in 2025.
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Bira meets with Treasury members to discuss Budget concerns and business rate reform proposal

17 Nov 2024

Bira has held a meeting with members of the Treasury team to discuss concerns following its robust response to the Government’s recent Budget announcement.
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ACT teams up with Saledock to supercharge bike shop efficiency and customer experience

14 Nov 2024

The ACT has announced a dynamic partnership with Saledock - an all-in-one POS, eCommerce, and inventory management platform tailor-made for bike shops and workshops.
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'Devastating and out of touch' - independent retailers react to Budget bombshell

1 Nov 2024

Independent retailers across Britain have reacted with dismay to yesterday's Budget, with many warning of store closures, job losses and cancelled expansion plans.
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Devastating Budget Delivers Triple Blow to Independent Retailers, Says ACT and Bira

30 Oct 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) and the ACT have condemned today's Budget as the most damaging for independent retailers in recent memory, with... Read more…

Retailers paying one-third of all UK business rates despite making up only 9% of economy

30 Oct 2024

Retailers and hospitality businesses are paying three times their economic share in business rates, according to analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and UK Hospitality.
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Cheltenham beer shop and bar wins top UK award.

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An independent bottle shop and bar in Cheltenham has been named as the UK's Independent Beer and Wine Retailer of the Year 2024 at the Drinks Retailing Awards.

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Bath Road Beers has been recognised for the retailer's outstanding contribution to the beverage industry. The company has become synonymous with quality and diversity, offering an unrivalled selection of global beers, local craft ciders, wines, spirits and alcohol-free alternatives. The company also has a dedication to excellence, innovation, and to superior customer service. This embodying their ethos to of "great beer, great service, great experience."

The Drinks Retailing Awards, celebrated for honouring excellence across the off-trade sector, selected Bath Road Beers following an extensive evaluation process that also included a mystery shopper visit. This rigorous judging criteria underscores the significance of the award and Bath Road Beers' position as a leader in the independent retail sector with other winners including Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and Marks & Spencer.

Bath Road Beers Marketing Manager Lottie Raymond said: "We are truly honoured to be recognised as the Independent Beer and Wine Retailer of the Year 2024. This award reflects our team's hard work, dedication, and passion for delivering not only exceptional products but also outstanding service and experiences to our customers.

"We are profoundly thankful for the continuous support from our community, which has played a crucial role in our success. This accolade is as much theirs as it is ours."

Attending the awards ceremony, Bath Road Beers' co-owner Andrew Coates and Shop Manager Izaak Edge were overjoyed with the outcome. Izaak said: "This marks the third occasion we've been honoured at The Drinks Retailing Awards, yet it's the first triumph under my management.

"The competition was immense, with many larger and more established businesses gunning for the same award. Winning came as a complete surprise, and we certainly celebrated in style, partying the night away."

Bath Road Beers' achievement highlights the significant impact that dedication, quality, and community engagement can have within the independent retail sector. The shop and bar continue to set benchmarks for excellence, inspiring other independent retailers nationwide.

 

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