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The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many figures pointing to a bleak picture for bricks and mortar stores in the UK. 2019 was described as the “worst year on record for retail” by the BRC, with total …

The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many figures pointing to a bleak picture for bricks and mortar stores in the UK. 2019 was described as the “worst year on record for retail” by the BRC, with total …

Following an uncertain 2019 for retail, Rebecca Morley asks bike shops how they have fared during the winter period

Arragons Cycle Centre was shortlisted for both the BikeBiz Awards and Indie Retail’s Best Small Shops competition last year. Owner Sarah Graham tells Rebecca Morley how the store has adapted to a changing retail environment

"Brick and mortar retailers are able to offer passionate face to face conversations, live expert opinion and quick service"

Ken Foster’s Cycles is celebrating its 65th anniversary this month. Rebecca Morley discovers the history behind the store and how much the retail environment has changed in that time

Pearson Cycles will celebrate an incredible 160th anniversary next year. Rebecca Morley caught up with co-owner and director William Pearson to find out more about the world’s oldest bike shop

Stephen Robinson, Maxxis UK bicycle brand manager, discusses how cycle brands can help IBDs thrive in the cycling community in 2019

Ex-scientist Paul Higginson, joint owner of SP Cycles and Torm with Alan Parkinson, tells Rebecca Morley why they now run a bike shop

Jim Clark, owner of Jim’s Cycles in Northumberland, tells Rebecca Morley why he is retiring and closing his bike shop after 34 years