independent retailers

How safe is your job?

Despite a three percent drop in employment, Pet Gazette discovers that the retail sector is still going strong “The pace…

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Independent High Street retailers boom while national chains fall

Data released recently by The Local Data Company (LDC) and British Independent Retailers Association (bira) shows that traditional independent shops…

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Pet specialist marks 35 years in ‘topsy turvy’ trade

Lynda Ward, owner of Pet Trade Solutions, the pet industry’s dedicated recruitment specialists, is celebrating 35 years in the trade…

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New conference tells independent retailers to stay competitive

On 25 September 2017, nationwide movement SaveTheHighStreet.org will host the first High Street Conference. The event aims to unite independent businesses and…

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Number of independent retailers rises

Data released by LDC and British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has shown that traditional independent retailers opened more shops than were…

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The Dog Treat Company (DTC) debuts at NEC’s Farm Shop & Deli Show

On April, 24-26, The Dog Treat Company (DTC) attended the NEC’s influential fine food exhibition. The farm shop & deli…

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Bira asks political parties to support independent retailers

With the UK’s General Election set for June 8, the British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has asked all parties to…

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Arden Grange competition continues until 31 March

Retailers still have time to win £1000 in holiday vouchers. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Arden Grange has inviting independent stockists of its…

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Retailers urged to make final checks to maximise Olympic trade

With the Olympics less than a month away, retailers are being urged to review their in-store and online offering to…

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