Running an independent retail business involves far more than just stocking shelves. From cleaning products and packaging to lighting, appliances and back-of-house supplies, the everyday essentials your business relies on quickly add up. 

Retailer Essentials is a Bira Direct initiative designed to make it easier and more cost-effective for Bira members to buy the products they need to run their shop, not just stock it. 

Through Bira Direct, members can access 120+ trusted suppliers across DIY, housewares, cookshop, pet, gift and everyday operational categories, all supported by simple ordering, competitive pricing and member-only benefits. 

Retailer Essentials will be refreshed quarterly, highlighting suppliers and ranges that support independent retailers' day-to-day needs. 

Key Benefits

Buying your shop essentials through Bira Direct means you can:

  • Access member-only pricing and exclusive offers
  • Benefit from low minimum order values
  • Earn a 1% rebate on qualifying spend
  • Order from multiple suppliers with simple central billing
  • Improve cashflow with extended credit terms
  • Save time by consolidating everyday purchasing in one place
  • Whether you’re topping up weekly consumables or reviewing longer-term operational spend, Retailer Essentials helps keep things simple.