Fortuna Farewells Retirement to Become Pushys & BikeBug CEO

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Canberra, ACT Last year’s purchase of BikeBug by fellow online bicycle retailer Pushys has taken another twist, with former BikeBug owner Frank Fortuna this month appointed as the new CEO of both organisations. “I’ve stepped in to facilitate the retirement of the founders of Pushys.” The appointment was effective from the first day of the…

Pushys Purchases Rival Online Retailer BikeBug

Pushys will use its acquisition of BikeBug to accelerate its move into high-end bikes, including expanding the BikeBug range to include premium mountain bikes.

Canberra, ACT Canberra-based company Pushys has purchased another leading online cycling retailer, BikeBug, to accelerate its move into the premium market. Pushys co-owner Shane Wolki confirmed the sale – completed on 1st February for an undisclosed amount – included BikeBug and wholesale company FRF Sports, two companies owned by road cycling identity Frank Fortuna. He…

How’s Business – December 2020

Fraser Cycles

Reports of stock shortages are certainly sounding like a broken record in our monthly ‘How’s Business?’ column. But that’s what was top of mind for every retailer we spoke to this month. With Christmas looming our follow up question for this month was, ‘How do you think this Christmas season will compare to previous years?’…