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ACT parent company Bira warns of 'Atrocious April' as shop price inflation rises

1 Apr 2025

Bira has voiced serious concerns over the latest figures from the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index for March 2025.
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ACT parent company Bira says Spring Statement fails to address high street crisis

26 Mar 2025

ACT parent company Bira has said the Chancellor's Spring Statement delivered today has failed to address the "perfect storm" of cost pressures facing independent retailers across the UK,... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira outlines key priorities ahead of Spring Budget

25 Mar 2025

ACT parent company Bira has outlined its key priorities ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Budget statement.
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Bristol-based cycling charity Life Cycle now offering Cytech training courses

20 Mar 2025

Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle mechanics, have partnered with Bristol-based charity Life Cycle to offer a range of bicycle mechanic... Read more…

High street 'death knell' – indie retailers, including cycle shops, shutting doors ahead of April tax rises

12 Mar 2025

Towns and cities across Britain are already seeing a wave of closures as independent businesses shut their doors ahead of April’s triple tax burden, including those in the cycling retail... Read more…

Research shows UK businesses hiring more as consumer confidence lifts

5 Mar 2025

New research has revealed a recent uptick in UK consumer confidence, leading to increased hiring by businesses, with the retail sector responding positively to signs of economic resilience.
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Independent cycle shop becomes first retailer to stock new local bike brand

28 Feb 2025

Independent cycling retailer and ACT member Velo Fit has become the first to stock a new brand of bikes focused on combining quality and affordability.
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Bira cautiously welcomes new crime and policing bill to tackle retail crime across high street businesses

26 Feb 2025

ACT parent company Bira has cautiously welcomed Labour's Crime and Policing Bill but is calling for urgent action and immediate funding to address the surge in retail crime affecting independent... Read more…

Bira warns of 'troubled times ahead' despite interest rate cut

7 Feb 2025

ACT parent company Bira has warned that retailers across Britain face troubled times ahead despite today's Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.5%, as the Bank halves its growth forecast for... Read more…

Free webinar exclusive to ACT members on employment law compliance

4 Feb 2025

The ACT and legal partner WorkNest are hosting an exclusive webinar on how to remain compliant with employment law while making necessary business changes.
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ACT teams up with Saledock to supercharge bike shop efficiency and customer experience

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

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.

This collaboration is set to streamline operations, drive growth, and boost customer loyalty.

Salesdock Partnering with ACTLeon Mepham, Membership and Services Manager at the ACT said: “We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Saledock. Many of our members say their current providers are inflexible and very expensive so we felt it necessary to find a partner who could help. Saledock offers powerful, flexible, and affordable solutions that rival larger providers, making it a perfect fit for our community.” 

Through this partnership, ACT members gain access to a cutting-edge platform that seamlessly integrates workshop capabilities via Bikebook.

Gold members will enjoy a 15% discount on subscription fees, while Silver members can take advantage of a 5% discount.

Saledock simplifies operations by eliminating the hassle of juggling multiple systems for in- store sales, online sales, and workshop management. Enjoy real-time syncing across all sales channels, ensuring accurate inventory levels at all times.

Loyalty programs, promotions, and gift cards work effortlessly online and in-store, creating a cohesive customer experience. Plus, with Saledock’s integrated supplier catalogues, bike shops can import thousands of products in seconds - no more tedious manual uploads. 

On average, businesses save 1-2 hours each day, eliminating the need for multiple systems and reducing admin time spent on product management.

Salesdock Partnering with ACTLayla Gladwin, CEO of Saledock, added: “Saledock is designed to help bike shops thrive by cutting down administrative time. Our all- in-one solution and Bikebook Workshop integration means no more reconciling stock levels across channels. Partnering with ACT allows us to support even more shops, saving time, enhancing efficiency, and elevating customer experience.”

With Saledock, ACT members can look forward to improved operational efficiency, increased sales, and stronger customer retention - all essential in today’s competitive cycling landscape.

For more information on how ACT members can benefit from this partnership, visit the Salesdock service page to find out more.

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