How independent retailers are battling to save Britain's high streets
Around the country small retailers are joining forces to win your custom and bring our town centres back to life
"Free bagels, local rewards schemes offering discounts, and pop-up shops are just some of the weapons being deployed in the battle to save Britain's beleaguered high streets.
Recent weeks have seen more casualties, with furniture store Dwell and toy retailer Modelzone both calling in the administrators, and a study by the Centre for Retail Research predicts that 153 towns and cities face a serious crisis and could, between them, lose 27,000 stores over the next five years. Many town centres have spiralled into a depressing line-up of payday lenders, pound shops and pawnbrokers. But rather than sit back and wait to be swept away, retailers are getting together to try to win your business.
Throughout July a series of events are being held to mark Independent Retailer Month. Shops are offering discounts, running competitions and even putting on live music in a bid to get customers through the door. For the full list, go to...
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http://www.independentretailermonth.co.uk/events/2013/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2013/jul/04/independent-retailers-fighting-back-high-streets