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Reunite and rediscover food & drink this October at the Fine Food Show North

29 Sep 2021

IRC member the Guild of Fine Food are hosting the Fine Food Show North, a showcase of small & medium-sized food and drink producers from across the UK
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Has your business experienced any positive effects from the pandemic? Complete this survey

27 Sep 2021

IRC member BIRA, together with Starling Bank are working on a news story to share the positive experiences independent retailers have encountered since lockdown ended.
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NI high street £100 voucher site opens for shoppers to "spend local"

27 Sep 2021

Northern Ireland's high street voucher scheme is now open to everyone aged 18 and over to apply online for a £100 "spend local" card to use inshops before the end of November.
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Government announces plans for flexible working employment right

27 Sep 2021

The government has announced plans to make the right to requesting flexible working a day-one right when starting a new job.
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Plan for Jobs Update restates National Living Wage commitment

23 Sep 2021

HM Treasury has published a progress update on its Plan for Jobs as well as a record £650 billion infrastructure investment
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Retailers could face prosecution for selling electric scooters without disclaimers

21 Sep 2021

Selling electric scooters without clear warnings is breaking the law, according to minister
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Maybe* looks at the best social media posts for September from across the UK

16 Sep 2021

There's so much to be learned from the success (or lessons) of others, particularly when it come to the ever-moving landscape of social media. So, every week Maybe* dig through all the data... Read more…

Local Bike Shop Day 2021 prize winners announced

15 Sep 2021

Read which lucky bike shops and customers were chosen to receive Local Bike Shop Day prizes
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The planet friendly guide for small businesses

14 Sep 2021

Green Streetis a guide to helping smaller retailers & hospitality businesses work together to slash their carbon footprint and become more sustainable as quickly as possible.
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Local Bike Shop Day unites cycling industry and amplifies reach once again

13 Sep 2021

Local Bike Shop Day 2021, administered by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), was supported by a record number of cycling organisations and bike shops

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Has your business experienced any positive effects from the pandemic? Complete this survey

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) member BIRA, together with Starling Bank are working on a news story to share the positive experiences independent retailers have encountered since lockdown ended.

IRC iconThe Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) is a well-established organisation that brings together like-minded trade associations with interests in the small and independent retail sector. It currently represents c.100,000 independent retailers throughout the UK and provides a lobbying platform for increasing the profile and voice of independent retailing within Government and Parliament. The ACT and ActSmart are key members of the IRC to represent their members.

BIRA and Starling Bank want to know about the items that have seen a boom in sales following the end of lockdown, if you have experienced an increase in in-store purchases and how the impact of the pandemic has had a positive effect on your relationship with the local community.

The short survey should only take 3 minutes to complete, and there is also an option for you to leave contact details if you'd like to be considered to be featured in the BIRA feel good content.

Complete the survey now

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