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8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a "much-needed boost" for the retail sector, including for cycling...

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has responded to the news that the 144-year-old Beales department store is staging a "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" in its final weeks of trading, with giant yellow...

2 May 2025

Could the UK cycling industry be showing signs of renewed momentum? Following a challenging period marked by falling sales and overstocked inventories, overall trends and sales figures from...

2 May 2025

The Netherlands is set to legalise electric scooters and other light electric vehicles on public roads from July 2025, provided they are registered and display a license plate.

30 Apr 2025

The ACT has welcomed the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into e-bike products not meeting safety regulations, which has been launched “in context of dangerous low-quality e-bike...

29 Apr 2025

Edinburgh has been named the UK’s top city for bike commuting, with 10.00% of its workforce choosing to cycle to work, according to new research.

28 Apr 2025

The Labour Government’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to be in force this year and the new regulations will impact high street retailers up and down the country.

25 Apr 2025

ACT parent company Bira welcomes the Chancellor's announcement of plans to create a level playing field for British businesses against unfair international trade practices.

15 Apr 2025

Retail Crime Remains Alarming - Bira's Latest Survey Reveals Urgent Need for Action

11 Apr 2025

Bira has cautiously welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement this week on plans to put 'thousands of Bobbies back on the Beat' with a new neighbourhood policing guarantee.

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Park Tool School just got better

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The best way to promote your store and educate your customers... just got better!

http://www.madisonb2b.co.uk/netalogue/zoom/qkbbb3tg.jpgAre you looking to educate your customers and promote your shop as the first port of call for expert advice and maintenance? The Park Tool School program provides the perfect platform... and it just got better.

Introducing: The Park Tool School, using the BBB-3TG Instructor's Guide. Designed by the world leader in maintenance and repair products to make it easy to conduct in-store repair and maintenance clinics for your customers. The Park Tool School now includes more class options, better graphics, updated component information, and better advice for creating and implementing your own clinics.

With the Park Tool School, all the lesson plans are done for you. By teaching this curriculum, you will be building stronger relationships with your customers. Your store will generate more bicycle, parts, and accessories sales as your customers ride more and enjoy cycling more. The Park Tool School will position your staff as the bicycle service experts in your area.

Every Park Tool School provider is promoted and supported by Madison in the UK via social media, online and direct to consumers via email promotions and the UK Park Tool School provider list.

To offer Park Tool School, retailers must demonstrate their expertise in the industry by employing at least one Cytech qualified technician. Park Tool Schools are also expected to have the most current Teacher Guide, the BBB-3TG, which offers eight pre-packaged curriculum and class options. Additionally, the BBB-3TG gives approximate teaching times for individual topics and procedures. You can customize your program to fit the needs of your clientele.

The new BBB-3TG is packed with information to help you successfully run clinics, including teaching tips, diagrams and equipment needs as well as a poster and 10 certificates of completion, which can be replenished direct from Madison.

Get started today with your own copy of the Teachers Guide and join the hundreds of dealers who are already proud Park Tool School participants! Once you're up and running, don't forget to let Madison know to take advantage of the promotion and support available.

 

 

 

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