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Bira responds cautiously to encouraging trends in KPMG Retail Sales Monitor report.

3 Sep 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has responded to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for August 2024. The report, which can be downloaded here, has highlighted:
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Pet Shop owner nominated for award for food bank donations

2 Sep 2024

Rebecca Harrington, owner of Purdy's pet shop in Coventry, has been nominated in the animal category at BBC CWR's Make a Difference awards for providing pet food parcels to food banks
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Standardised witness statement developed for retailers submitting CCTV evidence to the polic

2 Sep 2024

The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC), in collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and police forces, has developed a standardised witness statement for retailers submitting... Read more…

Sheffield’s new independent retail hub opens to the public

2 Sep 2024

A redeveloped Grade II* Listed hub in Sheffield has opened its doors to the public for the first time, providing a contemporary city centre hub for some of the city’s finest... Read more…

Government urged to protect independent retailers as part of living wage increases

2 Sep 2024

The national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers has written to the new secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan Reynolds, to highlight the impact of higher wages on... Read more…

Barbers to test blood pressure to fight inequality

2 Sep 2024

Two barber shops in south London are offering customers free blood pressure tests to tackle undiagnosed health issues amongst black and Asian men.
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Bira welcomes recent Bank of England interest rate cut

14 Aug 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the Bank of England’s recent decision to cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5%.
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Community rallies around shop owner’s appeal after ‘devastating’ break-in

14 Aug 2024

A shop owner in Bramley, West Leeds, has thanked kind-hearted members of the community after her shop was targeted by burglars.
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National and local governments called on to invest in the repair of the retail sector after recent riots.

14 Aug 2024

The recent wave of civil unrest in the has dealt a severe blow to the UK retail sector, with high-street stalwarts and independent stores alike bearing the brunt of the violence.
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'You have to put in 110% to make a living' says independent retailer

14 Aug 2024

BBC Norfolk has highlighted small businesses calling for more support to help them increase their presence in the High Street.
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Just over a week to go until The Cycle Show 2023, celebrating 20 years

Posted on in Cycles News, Outdoor News

Cycle ShowCytech, the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians, will be joined by training providers Activate Cycle Academy and Spokes People when the UK’s biggest cycling show returns for its 20th anniversary in London this April.

Cytech WorkshopIt will be its second year at the iconic Alexandra Palace, taking place between Friday 21st April and Sunday 23 April 2023, with the Cytech team attending all days on stand G670.

At the show Cytech will also be delivering informative maintenance talks on each day of the show, watch this space for more details.

On stand G670 there’ll be offers and competitions to make the most of, as well as trainers on hand to discuss your training needs, any burning mechanical questions you have or just to have a chat with.

Part of the cycle trade?

UK-based IBDs and online retailers can register for a FREE pass and attend The Cycle Show's grand opening on Friday 21 April. Your pass will allow entry on any day, but dealers attending Friday will get special access to the VIP lounge for complimentary teas and coffees.

Register for your free trade pass here.

Please note your registration may take a few days to be approved. Registrations from non-retailers will not be approved.

If you are a member of the UK bike trade but not a retailer you can save 20% on tickets to the show using code TRADE20

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