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Grants of up to £100,000 made available to boost Cornish High Streets

7 Nov 2023

Communities across Cornwall can now apply for grants of up to £100,000 to improve High Streets, the council has said.
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Warwickshire County Council launches campaign to promote Christmas shopping at independent businesses

6 Nov 2023

A Christmas campaign encouraging Warwickshire’s independent town businesses to shout about why shoppers should buy from them this year is making a comeback.
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The Times names prettiest towns for indie Christmas shopping

6 Nov 2023

With just over six weeks until Christmas, The Times has named what it says are the seven prettiest towns in the UK for Christmas shopping, making special mention of the presence of independent... Read more…

Cardmitment campaign launched to remind people of the power of sending greetings cards

23 Oct 2023

Cardmitment campaign launched to remind people of the power of sending greetings cards
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New guides welcome on how to make shops more accessible for the elderly

23 Oct 2023

The International Longevity Centre has released new guides to show the steps retailers need to take to make their shops more accessible for the elderly.
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Bristol sandwich shop named best in the UK

23 Oct 2023

Family-run Bristol sandwich shop Sandwich Sandwich has been named best in the UK at the UberEats awards.
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Convenience stores to trial UK’s first digital proof of age card

23 Oct 2023

Convenience stores are set to be part of a testing programme for the UK’s first digital proof of age card.
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Police deploying facial recognition technology to target shoplifters and other retail criminals

23 Oct 2023

“Game-changing” facial recognition technology is targeting prolific retail criminals, including shoplifters.
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Prime Minister's Funding Injection for Left-Behind Towns Welcomed by Bira

10 Oct 2023

British Independent Retail Association (Bira) acknowledges the Government's investment in towns across the UK.
 
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Indie retailers say policing minister’s citizen’s arrest solution to retail crime is ‘high risk’

9 Oct 2023

Policing minister Chris Philp has encouraged shop workers to make ‘citizen’s arrests’ on shoplifters, a message branded as ‘dangerous and irresponsible’  by... Read more…

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IRC confirms Westminster for Best Small Shops competition reception

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News, Creative News, Outdoor News

The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) have confirmed the Best Small Shops competition reception will be held in the Houses of Parliament later this year.

The Best Small Shops competition, celebrates the commitment and creativity of independent retailers on the UK's High Streets and the central role they play in their local community. Retailers are being invited to submit their entries for the competition online by sharing what makes their shop unique.

The competition is open to any UK independent retailer, defined as a non-corporate business selling goods or services to the public for use or consumption rather than for resale, from a business rated premises in the UK.

So far there have been entries from all types of retailers in the UK, from bookshops to beauty salons but the IRC are calling on even more small businesses to get involved. As well as being entered into the competition, every shop will also be given a free promotional listing on the Indie Retail find a shop search, increasing their online presence and giving them a chance to reach thousands more customers.

The competition will close on 9th September and 25 of the most impressive applications will be selected for a final shortlist which is submitted to a judging panel made up of established representatives from the independent retail industry. These retailers will be invited to attend the competition reception at the Houses of Parliament, supported by the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group (APPSSG), in autumn 2018 where they will have the opportunity to meet with MP's, trade representatives and other shortlisted independent retailers before the winner is announced.

To enter the 2018 competition applicants must showcase their innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and community ethos by submitting details of their business via the online application form.

Submit your entry

The entries for 2018's Best Small Shop competition are open now. To enter the competition you will need:

  • to be an independent retailer i.e. a non-corporate business selling goods or services to the public for use or consumption, from a business rated premises in the UK.
  • to have a listing on the Indie Retail directory . If you don't already have a listing you can create one for free here.
  • to submit your entry by Sunday 9th September 2018.
Enter now at www.bestsmallshops.co.uk

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