Small independent shops have been more "agile" at fighting COVID sale slumps than chain stores, according to a new report. https://t.co/mPAs3rqZl5 #indieretail

Pop star Kate Bush announced as an ambassador for this year's @RSDUK Record Store Day, on 20 April. Bush said it was a "great privilege" to support the initiative, which champions independent record shops and vinyl collectors across the UK. #retail #shopindependent

The @GCAUK has reacted to a BBC Panorama programme lifting the lid on Royal Mail management prioritising parcel delivery over letters, which it says are in contradiction of assurances given to Ofcom and to the GCA directly. Read more: https://t.co/rRREDWiee1

We are very excited to reveal that #LocalBikeShopDay 2024 sponsored by @cytech_training, will take place on Saturday 4 May! Find out how you can get involved as a bike business or member of your local cycling community, here: https://t.co/cyxABKIb4m

.@biraofficial which works with over 6,000 independent businesses has said that in 2024, older generations will represent a real business opportunity for indies, due to higher levels of wealth and disposable income. Read more: https://t.co/r0jNPRw3HK @bira_CEO @Bira_Membership

Reynolds Butchers near Wigan, have set up a scheme called Mary’s Mince. Customers can go into the shop and pay for a bag of mince for “Mary” – a fictional person who is, in fact, another customer who needs it. More here: https://t.co/ZkF1plv0Fl

Six independent bookshops from around the UK have been named as the winners of the inaugural Booker Prize Indie Bookshop Spotlight. Find out more: https://t.co/KHHwx98sCC

A focus on independent stores and ‘browse-only’ shops can help to reverse the fortunes of the struggling high street, research shows. Findings from an extensive study have highlighted solutions to help revive retail areas. Read more: https://t.co/IiJjETG3Ww

This is your weekly reminder to show some love for indie bookshops! Here are 10 of our favourites right now: @CollectedDurham @GoldenHareBooks @VereyBooks @drakebookshop @ImaginedThings @vocebooks @ForumBooks @CogitoBooks @BrickLaneBooks @BackstoryLdn Who are yours?

Great to see #Winchester featured in @thetimes list of the UK's prettiest places for Christmas shopping chosen by their readers, alongside six other popular festive destinations @WinchesterBID @WinCathedral @King_Alf @VisitHampshire #ChristmasInWinchester

.@biraofficial, which works with over 6,000 independent businesses across the UK has outlined its expectations from the government to create a positive impact for the high street after such a difficult year ahead of the Budget on 27 November. Read more: https://t.co/n9Q58ce0gj

Christmas 🎄 has arrived at Hirons Jewellers…..the workshop is getting busier 🎅 so pop in early to guarantee 🎁 are ready in time 🌟

New survey data from Deloitte has shown a 7% rise in the number of UK consumers who intend to spend more in the last three months of 2023, partly because of prioritising any savings they’ve made for their Christmas expenditure. https://t.co/ARpWc1r4Uk

Family-run Bristol sandwich shop Sandwich Sandwich has been named best in the UK at the @ubereats_uk Awards. The shop, renowned for its massive sandwiches, made it to the final round and was announced winners of the grand prize. Read more: https://t.co/W3k6nXE9jT

The @GCAUK has launched #Cardmitment, a new campaign reminding people about the simple pleasure of connecting with loved ones through cards. The #Cardmitment POS toolkit is available to download here: https://t.co/mRDdOuVRij Find out more: https://t.co/sOMsAx91te

Miriam Margolyes, Richard Armitage and Tomi Oyemakinde will be among the authors headlining events at this year’s Bookshop Day taking place this Saturday 14th October. Find out more: https://t.co/YGTspFFbm2 @BAbooksellers @booksaremybag

We strongly welcome the commitment from @YvetteCooperMP in her #LPC23 speech this morning to get tough on shoplifting gangs. Retailers are fed up with not getting a response when they report crime, and are facing a torrent of violence and abuse.

Bike cafes! Bans and restrictions on single-use plastic cutlery, polystyrene cups and certain types of food containers have now come into force. Find out more about the restrictions, here: https://t.co/2Nl2jbSclk

A focus on independent and ‘browse-only’ shops can help to reverse the fortunes of the struggling high street, according to an extensive study by Manchester Metropolitan University. Read more: https://t.co/ukducBF5q0

The Fed's national president, Monty Dipoti, urges the Government to give a grant of £1,500 to retailers. This is to improve security after shoplifting and abuse continues to makes retailers' lives a misery. 👉 https://t.co/M1RJXAK6Cr Sign the petition (link in comments)