The AW24 buying season
CWB speaks to independent retailers about their plans for a/w 24 and the factors shaping their buying decisions. Jane Attard, owner, Hopscotch Shoe Boutique, East Molesley, Surrey “Looking at a/w 24, I
CWB speaks to independent retailers about their plans for a/w 24 and the factors shaping their buying decisions. Jane Attard, owner, Hopscotch Shoe Boutique, East Molesley, Surrey “Looking at a/w 24, I
Independent retailers across the UK are set to defy the Black Friday sales frenzy for the third year running, according to a survey conducted by the British Independent Retailers Association
CWB speaks to independent childrenswear retailers about their plans for the upcoming a/w 23 buying season. CLARE CUMMINS, Bella Diosa “With consumer behaviours continually evolving since the global pandemic, for Bella Diosa
Small businesses should not feel pressured into taking part in Black Friday this year, says Lee Murphy, a small business finance expert at The Accountancy Partnership. Many business owners are already
The Youth Club, a one-day London pop-up event for independent kids’ fashion brands and small businesses, is offering free entry to 10 independent retailers. Marking The Youth Club’s third pop-up,
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed that over 85% of its traders will not be participating in the Black Friday Sales. The association, which works with over 6,000 independent
Olive & Pip, which creates gifts and accessories out of children’s drawings, is offering its services to independent kidswear retailers. Celebrating those “look what I made” moments, its products spread
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) says the Government's plans to increase National Insurance contributions could put a further burden on struggling indies. On Tuesday 8 September 2021, Boris Johnson announced
Knowledge, time and fear are the key barriers preventing the 72% of UK independent retailers that aren't active on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook; despite 66% of
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on the Government to provide more support for indie businesses forced to close if staff have to self-isolate. Following the Prime Minister's recent
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) welcomes the Government’s agreement to extend its rent moratorium into March 2022. The extension, announced on 16 June, follows extensive lobbying from Bira, which met with
Newspage is a new, free PR platform that offers independent retail businesses (online and bricks and mortar) the chance to be featured in the local, national and trade media -
INDX, which runs trade shows for independent retailers, is hosting a series of expert webinar sessions on 16-17 March titled INDX Retail Insights. Designed specifically for independent retailers, the series of
Entries for all award categories in this year's Best Small Shops competition close on Friday 11 September 2020. The Best Small Shops competition celebrates the commitment and creativity of entrepreneurial independent
Retail businesses are missing out on millions of pounds of unallocated local authority grants according to the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). It has been revealed that emergency coronavirus funding for
Research from social media management platform Maybe* reveals independent retailers have all but stepped away from social media since lockdown ended. Although consumers average over three hours on social media
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has raised over £1,000 for the Rainy Day Trust (RDT) through its coronavirus membership deal. During lockdown, Bira offered independent retailers the opportunity to sign
The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) has announced a special award category in Britain’s Best Small Shops competition 2020 for indie retailers that adapted their business to combat the impact of
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the decision to extend protection for businesses from aggressive debt collection and eviction. The government announced it has extended measures to prevent struggling retailers
“Independent retail businesses can offer a safe shopping environment and will help keep people within their local communities”, says the head of the British Independent Retail Association (Bira). Andrew Goodacre is
Independents’ Day UK, the not-for-profit campaign to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK, is launching a free video advice series for independent retailers. Given the current climate, the