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Why Independent Retail Has Become a Political Priority
25 Aug 2026 Esra CrockfordAndy Burnham’s early retail measures put high streets in focus, as research highlights the economic and social importance of independent shops. -
IKEA to Launch UK Second-Hand Marketplace
21 Aug 2026 Esra CrockfordIKEA is preparing a UK second-hand marketplace for IKEA Family members, as demand for resale and more sustainable homeware continues to grow. -
New Parking Charges Spark Backlash on High Streets Across the UK
18 Aug 2026 Esra CrockfordParking changes across Somerset, Shropshire, Cornwall and Cambridgeshire spark concern among independent retailers over footfall and trade. -
Why are newer independent retailers growing faster than established ones?
12 Aug 2026 Esra CrockfordNew research reveals why independent retailers trading for one to three years are growing faster than long-established businesses. Discover the key insights from the Voices of Retail 2026 report. -
Morrisons' AI Smart Trolley: What It Means for Independent Retailers
29 Jul 2026 Esra CrockfordMorrisons' AI smart trolley trial signals changing retail expectations. Discover what independent retailers should do now to prepare for AI-powered shopping. -
Why Are Retailers Already Planning Christmas 2026?
24 Jul 2026 Esra CrockfordDiscover why UK retailers are planning Christmas 2026 earlier than ever, from supply chain pressures to consumer trends, and how independents can prepare. -
What Andy Burnham's arrival at Number 10 means for UK retail
21 Jul 2026 Morgan SwinfordYesterday, Andy Burnham became the UK's new Prime Minister, taking over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June. For anyone buying, selling or planning stock for the year ahead, a cha ... -
Meet the Winners of Small Business Sunday x Spring Fair 2027
10 Jul 2026 Esra CrockfordBigger. Bolder. More opportunity than ever. With 18 winners, a 50% increase year on year, the #SBS x Spring Fair competition is giving more small businesses the chance to break into wholesale. This Fe ... -
Meet the 2027 Small Business Sunday x Spring Fair Shortlist
02 Jul 2026 Esra CrockfordEvery year, Theo Paphitis's Small Business Sunday (#SBS) shines a spotlight on independent UK businesses doing things differently. And every year, a handful of those winners get the chance to take the ... -
The Unexpected Way AI Is Sending Shoppers Back to Independent Fashion Retailers
18 May 2026 Esra CrockfordNew data from 650 retailers reveals the strategies separating growing boutiques from declining ones, and the trap too many independent fashion retailers fall into.