Category Archives: Supporting Independent Retail

How many independent retailers are there in the UK? #indieretail

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Clare Bailey

There is a vast array of retail businesses across the UK, ranging from the smaller one-store retailers to the mighty multi-store giants. Trying to pinpoint exactly how many of each is a tricky task – the many facets of the … Continue reading →

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Independent Retailer Month in #Bath #BTH #IndieMonth – guest feature by @graceandted

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Clare Bailey

It’s our second year of owning an independent pre-owned designer clothing boutique in the beautiful city of Bath. Whilst we were aware of Independent Retailer Month last year, it seemed to pass us by without much of a hoo-ha. The odd … Continue reading →

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How to Increase your Footfall by @specialistmags for #IndieRetail

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Clare Bailey

Guest blog by Barry Allaway, Magazine lover and Managing Director of WWMD. A secret to increased retail footfall… If you could create anything for your retail outlet, what would it be? I wouldn’t be surprised if increased footfall made it to your shortlist. After all, … Continue reading →

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.@Shop4Pop! Online POP design & print for #IndieRetail & small business advertising

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Clare Bailey

North East Point of Sale specialist, Simpson Group, has ventured into web-to-print, aiming their shop4pop.com website at smaller UK retailers who will benefit from professionally designed and printed POP on a budget.

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Top tips for some cracking Point of Sale this Easter! by @UKPOSGroup for #IndieRetail

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Clare Bailey

This is a guest blog by Debra Jamieson, Sales and Marketing Director, UK POS Annual seasonal point of sale (POS) campaigns are bread and butter for high street giants whose marketing and visual merchandising efforts will often be planned months … Continue reading →

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Calling for an independent retail revolution #indieretail by @AnnectoUK

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Clare Bailey

January has brought some bad news for the big boys of the retail world… Retail giants including Tesco, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer reported a fall in sales over the crucial Christmas trading period – news that should encourage independent … Continue reading →

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Digital High Street Skills Project to be Launched at National Space Centre

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Clare Bailey

Three… Two… One… Digital High Street Skills Project to be “Launched” at National Space Centre, “rocketing” independent retailers into the brave new world of mobile-digital commerce!!!

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14 Reasons Magazines Will Help your Specialist #IndieRetail Outlet Thrive by @specialistmags

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Clare Bailey

I’m curious… What’s your favourite magazine? I ask, because during February, our annual “We Love Magazines” campaign kicks off. It’s when we ask readers to create a quick video and share what’s special about their favourite read. Now if you … Continue reading →

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Is there hope for the small independent retailer? #indieretail

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Clare Bailey

At a time when consumers are increasingly picky about where they shop, when online competition is fierce and the market is awash with low-cost providers, independent retailers could be forgiven for thinking their days are numbered. However I’d suggest they … Continue reading →

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