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Attract cyclists to your business by offering secure on-site bike parking with HUDJO

6 Jan 2022

Research shows 45% of people are unwilling to use a bike if there is no secure parking at their destination. HUDJO fixes this problem by encouragingcyclists to hop on their bike and cycle... Read more…

Introducing HUDJO - The app connecting cyclists to secure bike parking locations

16 Dec 2021

You can be a HUDJO host by using any existing secure space on your business premises. By keeping bikes secure you generate additional income and give people more reason to visit you.
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NeartSt now available to ActSmart subscribers from just £9 per month with no lock-in

26 Oct 2021

NeartSt is now available to ActSmart subscribers from just £9 per month with no lock-in (30 day rolling contract). In addition to this, ActSmart Gold subscribers can... Read more…

Has your business experienced any positive effects from the pandemic? Complete this survey

27 Sep 2021

IRC member BIRA, together with Starling Bank are working on a news story to share the positive experiences independent retailers have encountered since lockdown ended.
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ACT partner NearSt praised in Forbes for being the retail technology that could save the high street

23 Aug 2021

ACT members can receive excellent benefits with NearSt, a powerful platform that encouragers more shoppers through the doors of specialist cycle shops.
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Get involved with Cycle September

13 Aug 2021

Cycle September is a great way to engage your community, particularly local businesses, in a fun and engaging campaign that will help them achieve their health, wellness and sustainability... Read more…

IRC Survey: Rule changes for businesses selling products to consumers in EU countries

29 Jul 2021

The IRC are seeking urgent input from members impacted by the rule changes  on 1st Julyto provide us with valuable information we can present to Government.
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National Craft Butchers launches the annual British Butchers Survey

1 Jul 2021

NationalCraft Butchers launches the British Butchers Survey, the first ever annual and national survey of the UK's independent Butchers
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Survey – SME vehicle usage and making the switch to electric vehicles

15 Dec 2020

Ricardo Energy & Environment and UK Power Networks are running a survey to understand how best to support SMEs that may be looking to invest in their first electric vehicle, or to switch their... Read more…

IRC creates Independent Retailers Rent Survey

15 Jul 2020

Complete the survey now to help inform our lobbying with Government, provide us with an idea of what is happening across the market and bringsome much needed media attention to the plight of... Read more…

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Has your business experienced any positive effects from the pandemic? Complete this survey

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) member BIRA, together with Starling Bank are working on a news story to share the positive experiences independent retailers have encountered since lockdown ended.

IRC iconThe Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) is a well-established organisation that brings together like-minded trade associations with interests in the small and independent retail sector. It currently represents c.100,000 independent retailers throughout the UK and provides a lobbying platform for increasing the profile and voice of independent retailing within Government and Parliament. The ACT and ActSmart are key members of the IRC to represent their members.

BIRA and Starling Bank want to know about the items that have seen a boom in sales following the end of lockdown, if you have experienced an increase in in-store purchases and how the impact of the pandemic has had a positive effect on your relationship with the local community.

The short survey should only take 3 minutes to complete, and there is also an option for you to leave contact details if you'd like to be considered to be featured in the BIRA feel good content.

Complete the survey now

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