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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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Jewellery sector’s Inspiring Independents 2023 - the top 100 independent jewellery and watch retailers - recognised by the industry

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Industry magazine Retail Jeweller’s list of Inspiring Independents 2023 - the top 100 independent jewellery and watch retailers from across the UK and Ireland, as voted for by those working in the industry - is now available to download as a digital supplement.

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Those businesses which made the list were honoured at a lunchtime award ceremony on 15 June.

The event, which took place at the Courthouse Hotel in London’s Shoreditch, was supported by headline partner WOLF and silver sponsors the Company of Master Jewellers, TH March and River Mounts, and gifting sponsor Goodman Bros, as well as official supporter the National Association of Jewellers.

All the top 100 independent jewellery and watch retailers from the UK and Ireland were invited to attend the ceremony where the five regional winners, which received the most from across the industry, were announced.

The regional winners were:

Scotland & Ireland – Finnies

The North – Bradley's Jewellers York

The Midlands – Sonny's Jewellers

The Southeast – EC One

The Southwest & Wales – JRC Jewellery

Retail Jeweller acting editor Sarah Jordan said:

“Inspiring Independents is a fantastic initiative that shines a light on the professionalism, determination and passion of the UK and Irish jewellery retail sector. Being able to reward the five Regional Winners in London this year was a special treat during my tenure as acting editor."

To download your copy of this year’s list, visit the page here.

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