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14 Oct 2026

A strong security setup can help retailers reduce the risk of repeat incidents and protect their insurability. Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, explains in the next instalment of a...

13 Oct 2026

Several e-bikes have been rejected at the UK border in recent weeks after checks found serious safety and compliance problems, including fire risks, inadequate documentation and components.

12 Oct 2026

The ACT is hosting an online retailer support session on Thursday 22 October at 10am to help independent bicycle dealers affected by the administration of Accell Group UK.
 

9 Oct 2026

E-Bike Positive has gained further recognition from MPs, Government ministers and Transport for London (TfL), strengthening its position as a safety trust mark helping consumers identify safe,...

8 Oct 2026

Deliveroo is piloting new speed and GPS technology to identify riders using illegal e-bikes, with riders found to be repeatedly travelling at sustained speeds beyond the...

1 Oct 2026

Europe will need around 105,000 additional bike mechanics by 2032, according to new industry analysis which says the sector is already 45,000 mechanics short of meeting current demand.

29 Sep 2026

More than £9.3 million is being invested in walking, wheeling and cycling projects across Glasgow, as new data shows record levels of cycling on several of the city’s protected...

28 Sep 2026

A Parliamentary petition calling for a national minimum of 90 minutes’ free parking in town and city centres across England has gained momentum, with retailers and consumers being...

25 Sep 2026

Some cycling businesses that think they're running an "event" are in fact, legally, operating as a tour operatorJoanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, sits down with Chris Hutchens,...

24 Sep 2026

Liverpool councillors have called on Merseyrail to reverse its decision to ban non-folding e-bikes on trains and at stations, with the policy due to come into force in January.

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Ecommerce expected to grow 91% in 2021, research shows

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Respercentageearch by RedEye shows that ecommerce growth will likely continue, after the initial excitement around physical shopping dies down.

More than one third of consumers (34%) expect to return to online shopping after the initial buzz of stores re-opening has died down.

91%Ecommerce is expected to grow 91% in 2021.

41% of shoppers plan to increase their click and collect use this year and 68% of consumers in the UK believe that shopping locally is important and a majority expect to shop more locally post pandemic than before.

With more customers shopping online than ever before, having an active social media presence is becoming essential for businesses in today's retail landscape.

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