Monthly Archives: June 2013

Press release: Burnham-on-Sea set to Celebrate Independent Retailers in our town #IndieMonth

In conjunction with the Chamber of Trade and The independent Retailer, The Town Team are pleased to release the news of a Competition depicting the distorted/portion pictures of shop signs of 24 Traders in the Town. This has been set up in competition form … Continue reading

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The 6 stages of a growing retailer – which step are you at? by @BrightPearlHQ for #IndieRetail

Growing a business can be tough, complex and time-consuming. Retailers like you know that good systems and processes are key to growing a business, but it is about more than just systems or processes. It’s also about the people that … Continue reading

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Independent Retailer Month Marie Boutique in Abingdon by @PureMarie #IndieRetail #IndieMonth

A little bit about us… With over 70 years experience offering fine lingerie and corsetry, Marie has come along way since opening in 1936. Under the direction of the current owner Amanda, it is now a dynamic boutique that showcases … Continue reading

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PRESS RELEASE: 1 Week to go until Independent Retailer Month 2013: Shoppers urged to support local traders #IndieMonth

With just 1 week to go until the start of Independent Retailer Month 2013, Retail Champion Clare Rayner is calling on the Great British public to support unique, local retailers this July as businesses celebrate the impact they have on … Continue reading

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ONE FORTY: the independent destination store. Guest blog about #IndieRetail Store @140Cranleigh

One Forty is the antidote to bland high street chains.  Now firmly established as a THE ‘general store and café’ for those in the know, it is a cornucopia of stylish and eclectic fashions, gifts and homewares, many of which … Continue reading

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Independent Retailer Month 2013 – just 16 days to go! #indiemonth #indieretail

With Independent Retailer Month (JULY) starting in just over 2 weeks, I wanted to share a full update to ensure all those retailers, groups of retailers and whole areas who are getting involved have access to all the information they … Continue reading

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Sheer Naked Fun! – Flying The Flag For Independent Retail at Mermaid Boutique #indieretail

At 47 Market Place, South Cave, East Yorkshire on, 4th July from 10am to 2pm, Mermaid Boutique’s promotional campaign for “Indie Day” – the 4th-July event in support of the international, month-long Global Independent Retailer Month Campaign – is guaranteed to heat … Continue reading

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Celebrating Independent Retailer Month @DressingRoom1 #StAlbans #IndieMonth #IndieRetail

As The Leading Independent Fashion Retailer in the UK, The Dressing Room in St Albans is fully committed to supporting Independent Retailer Month.  In July The Dressing Room will be launching various initiatives to celebrate Independent Retailer Month.  Here are … Continue reading

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Rewarding Loyalty by Danielle Pinnington, Managing Director @Shoppercentric for #IndieRetail

One trend we’ve noticed over the last couple of years has been the growing interest in loyalty schemes amongst shoppers. Only last month I watched a focus group sharing their thoughts on the old Green Shield Stamp scheme – admittedly … Continue reading

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What on earth are eReceipts and why are they useful to #IndieRetail!? Guest blog by @ereceiptscloud

Why should you adopt eReceipts? Well, primarily, its all about data.  As we all know, the most successful retailers in the last 20 years have used data capture and analysis to garner a competitive advantage.  Services surrounding data and its … Continue reading

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