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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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Brand loyalty is dependent on strong online offerings

Posted on in Business News

design The recent UK Customer Brand Loyalty Survey finds that digital differentiators like accessible websites, personalised offers and fast and interchangeable delivery times are becoming crucial features to the success of brands and reengaging loyal customers.

The survey identified that value for money (47%), poor customer service (37%), difficult return/refund policies (21%), long delivery times (17%) and bad websites (12%) are the key reasons why customers' question and reconsider loyalty to brands.
64% of UK customers actively look to try new brands, this is the area for retailers to invest in and focus their energy on. If customers are looking for brands that they can trust it is because they haven't found them yet and therefore as a retailer you need to make sure that your process is incredibly customer friendly and successful so that when they find what they are looking for they stay loyal.

For customers, 50% value slick websites and 49% value personalised offers, these two features are the most effective means of keeping new customers coming back.

Already established loyalty schemes are limiting and very generic, therefore the introduction of a new scheme that is tailored to not only the customer but also the retailer will help to promote those personalised offers and keep customers coming back. booost is a three-in-one app that offers loyalty, gifting and promotions all directly on your smartphone.

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