This is a trade facing website. Visit the ACT's consumer site thecyclingexperts.co.uk for information and advice on cycling and find your local independent cycle retailer.

Search News

Results: 1-10 of 844


2 Apr 2026

Bikebook has announced a new integration with Shopify

1 Apr 2026

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.

30 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that falling retail sales in February are an early sign of consumers reining in their spending amid growing economic uncertainty.

26 Mar 2026

A flagship cycling borough in outer London is poised to lift its eight-year ban on dockless e-bikes, with Waltham Forest Labour Party pledging to introduce a scheme if it retains control of...

26 Mar 2026

Bira has welcomed the government's £319 million investment in high street revitalisation, while warning that without reform of business rates and action on overseas imports, many high...

19 Mar 2026

This one's sobering: 42% of small businesses reported a cyber breach in 2024, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. And it's not just massive corporations being targeted. It's small,...

19 Mar 2026

The Chancellor held a roundtable discussion on a future high street strategy last week, with Bira the sole voice representing smaller retail businesses. Read an update on Bira's place at a...

18 Mar 2026

An independent bike shop is refusing to sell or repair e-scooters over concerns about how they are being used, with the area’s police force backing the call and urging others to follow...

17 Mar 2026

Walking, wheeling and cycling across the Liverpool City Region are saving the NHS £53.8 million every year, according to the latest Walking and Cycling Index, with cycling playing a key...

13 Mar 2026

Findings from consumer rights publication Which? add to calls from the E-Bike Positive campaign to better scrutinise these sites and promote quality e-bikes from reputable manufacturers and...

Back to news menu

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.

Back to news menu

Useful links

If you have any other queries please contact us.