British Independent Retailers Association - Bira

17/06/2026

Now is the perfect time to promote your Father's Day offers.

If you havn't done already, download the free marketing tool-kit and start sharing read made content across your channels.

Remind your community that the best Father's Day gifts can be found right on their local high street.

https://bit.ly/Campaign-assets-LYHS?r=lp&m=Mo6cd0JWBBX

16/06/2026

Just THREE weeks until The London Home Fragrance Show opens its doors!

If you are in the home and gift sector, this is one of the big events you don't want to miss out on, check out this years seminar programme - https://bit.ly/4fS4SVshttps://bit.ly/4fS4SVs

Expect to hear from industry leaders along side Bira CEO, Andrew Goodacre as they examines how independent retailers are evolving to meet changing consumer expectations, highlighting the innovation, adaptability, and resilience shaping today’s high streets.

Register for free today!

12/06/2026

Are you taking part in Love Your High Street this Father’s Day?

Our free Love Your High Street toolkit gives you everything you need to promote your Father’s Day offers, attract local customers, and boost footfall, without adding to your workload.

Download ready-made social posts, graphics and messaging, and start promoting your business today.

https://bit.ly/Campaign-assets-LYHS

08/06/2026

Bira crime survey reveals deepening crisis on Britain's high streets

The survey, carried out across more than 25 retail sectors, found that almost 77% of respondents reported experiencing theft in the past 12 months - up from 64% in Bira's previous survey - and nearly 90% of those said theft had worsened compared to the year before.

Read more - https://bit.ly/Bira-retail-survey

Do you agree? Share your thoughts in the comments

29/05/2026

Playing music in your shop? It might be costing you more than you think…

Our High Street Matters podcast dives into the complex world of music licensing, from hidden costs and compliance risks to a smarter alternative that could save you around 70%.

If you’re unsure what you need (or want to cut costs), have a read of our latest podcast with -soundsuk co-founder Grant Thompson. https://bit.ly/Retailers-music-licence-cost

26/05/2026

Trotter and Deane is celebrating 35 years of trading, highlighting how consistency, community and customer relationships remain key to long-term success on the UK high street.

After 26 successful years in Bury St Edmunds, the business expanded to Cambridge, strengthening its presence and evolving into a lifestyle brand. This growth reflects the retailer’s ability to adapt while staying true to its identity – a balancing act many independent businesses will recognise.

Read more - https://bit.ly/Celebrating-35-years

23/05/2026

There's something special about a British high street on a Bank Holiday weekend.

Those little moments matter even more, wondering through town, popping into an independent shop, finding somewhere new and supporting people who genuinely care about what they do.

Thanks to all the local shops making British weekends better 💙

22/05/2026

Long weekends are made for wandering high streets and discovering the unique shops, finding things you didn't know you needed.

Here's to al the independents making our towns worth exploring this Bank Holiday weekend 💙

21/05/2026

For many independent retailers, getting a professional ecommerce website in place often sits in that “we know we need it, but where do we begin?” category. It matters to the business, but it also needs to be affordable, straightforward to manage, and not something that consumes all the hours in your day because there aren’t enough of those as it is.

That’s exactly the thinking behind our ecommerce offering at SiteWizard. It’s designed for Bira members who want a solid, reliable sales platform that’s not difficult to manage or too expensive.

Read more - https://bit.ly/Affordable-Website-SiteWizard

21/05/2026

You may have seen the latest update that proposals are being considered that would move flea treatments out of general sale and restrict them to vets, pharmacists or specially qualified sellers. https://bit.ly/Flea-Treatment-Plans

What’s your take?
How would this affect your business day to day?
Are you already thinking about the implications?

Share your thoughts in the comments

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