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18 Apr 2024

Independent record stores around the country are preparing to celebrate all things vinyl for this year’s Record Store Day on Saturday April 20th. 

18 Apr 2024

BIRA, the British Independent Retailers Association, has announced its partnership with this year’s SME National Business Awards., joining the 2024 awards as a leading sponsor, backing...

18 Apr 2024

A Midlands fish and chip shop is celebrating 40 years in business and offering half-price chips to mark the milestone.

18 Apr 2024

Assaulting a shop worker is to be made a separate criminal offence in England and Wales as part of a government response to a wave of retail crime. 

18 Apr 2024

Eleven new businesses that have opened in the last year in the historic arcades of Cardiff city centre’s Morgan Quarter, made up of the Morgan and Royal arcades, have helped the arcades...

15 Apr 2024

The Rediscovery Centre, the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland, today announced its partnership with Cytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for...

3 Apr 2024

Research by the University of Stirling and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation has shed light on the impact of rising staff costs on the convenience retail sector in Scotland.

3 Apr 2024

With large national chains increasingly disappearing from the high street, Drapers magazine has been looking at how independent department stores are stepping up their offerings to...

2 Apr 2024

The Baking Industry Awards return for their 37th year and are once again ready to recognise and reward the very best people, products, and businesses in the sector. The awards showcase the...

2 Apr 2024

Walsall's cycling community has been celebrating a family-owned business which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
 

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Seminars and launches announced for iceBike

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

From 24-26th February, the MK Dons Arena, Milton Keynes is home to iceBike 2015.

http://www.actsmart.biz/uploaded_images/adverts/act_210x118_icebike2015.gif After eight years, iceBike* will take place away from Madison's Distribution Centre for the first time to accommodate the growing number of show visitors. The new location boasts a 4,500-seat multi-purpose space, the perfect setting for the trade show and will be filled with the latest products and best brands from Madison and Sportline.

As well as all the latest products on show, members of the trade should take the opportunity to learn more about brands, merchandising and sales techniques at a variety of seminars running throughout the show.

From online marketing to retail finance, the seminars will arm you with the knowledge and skills you need to grow your business in 2015.

Seminar Schedule

Tuesday & Wednesday

11:00 - 11:30 : Compressport, the benefits of compression

11:30 - 12:00 : Build loyalty and community amongst your customers

12:00 : Park Tool School, Calvin Jones, Park Tool's Director of Education

13:00 : Making the most out of the internet, Kelvin Newman, Online marketing expert

13:30 - 14:00 : Pearl Izumi, evolution of clothing technology, James Lamont, Senior Product Manager

14:00 - 14:30 : Retail Finance - The fastest growing sales initiative in cycling and outdoor pursuit

14:30 - 15:00 : Wearable Technology, Phil Finden, UK Fitness Product Manager, Garmin

15:00 : Merchandising and shop layout, the science of the customer journey, Rolland Gee, CEO of Grey4Gold

Thursday

11:00 - 11: 30 : Wearable Technology, Phil Finden, UK Fitness Product Manager, Garmin

12:00 : Madison Genesis Team Launch

14:30 : Pearl Izmui Tour Series Launch

 

Don't miss the ACT

Plus, don't miss your chance to meet with your trade association and find out about the ACT's plans for 2015 including new services and support designed to help grow your business even further this year. Whether you're a current member or not, don't miss this opportunity to come along and see how the ACT can help you.

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