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The Somerset based balance bike business, Kiddimoto has renewed its partnership with the eight time MotoGP world champion, Marc Marquez to continue its officially licensed Marc Marquez 93 Wooden Balance Bike and accessory range. The partnership has been renewed as the company celebrates its 18th year in business this September …
Read More »Kids’ bike brand United Wheels UK lands multi-territory deal with Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm
The British bicycle brand, United Wheels UK Limited has detailed a new multi-territory licensing partnership with Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm movie properties as the company eyes further growth across the European markets and beyond. Its latest agreement will see the property rights extended across the UK, Ireland, France, Iberia, Italy, …
Read More »Electronic bike and scooter sales surge 230 per cent at Halfords
Sales of electronic bikes and scooters at the outdooring specialist, Halfords, have surged by 230 per cent year on year, while overall like-for-like cycling sales have increased 59.1 per cent. These are the latest results to emerge as the retailer posts its trading update for the 20 week period to …
Read More »PM launches £2bn plans to increase cycling in the UK for children and adults
Thousands of miles of new protected bike lanes, cycle training for everyone and bikes available on prescription will be rolled out under new plans to overhaul cycling and walking in England launched by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. It’s part of the government’s plans to ‘create a shift in attitudes for …
Read More »Final call to get involved in the ToyNews November issue
This month, we will be deep diving into the changing world of pre-school as well as running an extensive pre-school sector product guide, alongside bikes & ride-ons and action figures.
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