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Independent shops better than big retailers at surviving COVID in the UK

1 May 2024

Small shops have been more "agile" at fighting COVID sale slumps than chain stores, according to a new report.
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Bike shops and cyclists alike urged to gear up to take advantage of Local Bike Shop Day 2024

30 Apr 2024

The UK’s estimated 7.6 million cyclists are being urged to get on their bikes on Saturday May 4th and head down to their local independent bike shop, as many prepare special activities to... Read more…

Peterborough store selling solely local products looks to expand.

29 Apr 2024

A Peterborough store stocking products solely from local entrepreneurs said it is bucking the High Street trend and looking to expand due to its success.
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BIRA launches ‘High Street Matters’ podcast for independent retailers

29 Apr 2024

BIRA is giving independent businesses across the UK a powerful new resource with the launch of its “High Street Matters” podcast.
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Tesco accused of undercutting local shops via its wholesale business.

29 Apr 2024

The Guardian has reported independent shopkeepers saying prices they pay at Tesco’s cash-and-carry arm Booker are often higher than in Tesco’s stores.
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Get ready to celebrate independent Record Store Day

18 Apr 2024

Independent record stores around the country are preparing to celebrate all things vinyl for this year’s Record Store Day on Saturday April 20th. 
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Indies encouraged to put themselves forward for Retail Business of the Year award.

18 Apr 2024

BIRA, the British Independent Retailers Association, has announced its partnership with this year’s SME National Business Awards., joining the 2024 awards as a leading sponsor, backing... Read more…

Family-run Polesworth fish and chip shop celebrates 40 years in business with half-price chips.

18 Apr 2024

A Midlands fish and chip shop is celebrating 40 years in business and offering half-price chips to mark the milestone.
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Assault of shop workers to be made specific criminal offence

18 Apr 2024

Assaulting a shop worker is to be made a separate criminal offence in England and Wales as part of a government response to a wave of retail crime. 
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New stores helping Cardiff arcades buck retail trends.

18 Apr 2024

Eleven new businesses that have opened in the last year in the historic arcades of Cardiff city centre’s Morgan Quarter, made up of the Morgan and Royal arcades, have helped the arcades... Read more…

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Great British Spring Clean, get involved

Posted on in Business News

This year's Great British Spring Clean takes place from the 22nd of March - 23rd of April!

Great British Spring Clean Up 

Last year, over 370,000 people collected 650,000 bags of rubbish across Great Britain.
#GBSpringClean is aiming to inspire over 500,000 people to join forces - in partnership with community organisations, businesses and the government - to clean up the streets and recycle as much as possible.

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging as many retailers to get involved.

James Lowman, ACS chief executive, said:

"Ensuring that our high streets and local neighbourhoods are free of litter encourages community activity and strengthens town centres. Research from our 2018 Local Shop Report found that 81% of independent retailers were involved in some form of community activity in the past year, demonstrating the positive contribution that convenience stores make to the communities that they serve."

If you'd like to get involved as a business with a campaign, then download a free ‘Guide to Hosting a Community Clean-Up' here.

Sign up to host a clean-up here.

Pledge your support here.

Find a clean-up here.

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