Charlotte Broadbent, general UK manager at Faire, the online wholesale marketplace, shares her top retail predictions for 2025. The challenges of the past few years, from the aftermath of the pandemic
Despite stormy weather conditions hitting the UK last weekend, the nation’s support for small businesses remains strong, according to new research. The study by American Express to mark this year’s
The public is being urged to show support for small businesses this weekend, as Small Business Saturday returns with a mission to deliver a vital boost for firms heading into
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a major new report from the House of Lords that calls for empowered local leadership and simplified funding to help revive Britain's
Seven in ten independent retailers across the UK are boycotting Black Friday this year, as rising operational costs and economic pressures continue to impact small businesses, according to the latest
Charlotte Broadbent, UK general manager at Faire, shares her top tips for independent retailers to get ahead of the festive rush. The so-called ‘golden quarter’ is now well and truly upon
Independent retailers are discovering how local visibility technology can help drive footfall to high street stores, according to a new podcast released by Bira. The latest episode of High Street
Just a Card, the campaign that encourages people to support, value and buy from artists, makers, independent shops and small businesses, will once again be running its Indie Friday initiative
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is encouraging independent retailers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to help revolutionise the high street in its latest podcast. The new episode from the High
Aspiring UK retailers have the chance to set up shop for the first time this year via a programme and new contest from global wholesale marketplace Faire, which has already
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has released the second episode of its High Street Matters podcast series, this time tackling the issue of accessibility for independent retailers. The episode 'Accessibility
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is launching a campaign called Love Your High Street Week to support retailers in the run up to Christmas. BIRA will be running its
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which works with over 6,000 independent businesses of all sizes across the UK, commends the UK Government's commitment to the revitalisation of left-behind towns,
Small Business Saturday has confirmed the 21 towns and cities it will visit on its 2023 national roadshow, as the campaign gears up to highlight the nation’s most loved independents
Lucy Haslam, owner of two bricks and mortar kids’ stores, a cafe and an ecommerce platform, discusses her new coaching service - Coaching with Lucy - which is designed to
Jodi Gill and Richard Hinchliffe launched their go-to online concept store in August 2022 to provide customers with all their favourite pieces for children alongside gifts for others including new
The Fabric Bug, which already has a shop at Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre in Edwinstowe, opened a second store in December at Merica Marina in Derbyshire. The official
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has launched a campaign to show some love for the high street. The association, which works with over 6,000 independent businesses of all sizes
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has commented on the recently published High Street Report, which showcases how the High Street has changed since 2020. The Association, which works with over
Small Business Saturday returns to the UK on 3 December. The campaign is encouraging small business owners across the country to make the most of the spotlight, particularly as many
Just a Card – Indie Week, the independent alternative to Black Friday, will take place on 21-25 November 2022, celebrating independent shops, artists, makers and small businesses. Now in its
