About the campaign
Independents' Day UK is a year-round campaign dedicated to supporting and promoting independent retail businesses throughout the UK. Each year, it culminates in a special focus around July 4th, with this year's events extending over the weekend of Saturday, July 6th, and Sunday, July 7th.
Independent retailers make up about 65% of the approximately 290,000 retail outlets in the UK and are central to local communities nationwide.
Small Business Owners
Independent retailers provide a variety of products and services, blending tradition with innovation, and offer a more personalised customer experience. They also create jobs and contribute to both local and national economies. With retail spending under pressure, they need our support now more than ever.
Shoppers
It's well known that shoppers desire diversity on their High Streets, and independent retailers provide the unique character and service that define their towns. Shopping at an independent outlet can make a significant difference.
How we're celebrating
We're proud to be partnering the event and as our way of supporting independent retailers across the UK we're offering 30% off membership in the run up and throughout July!
Salisbury BID Members!
We're delighted to be offering an increased discount for Salisbury BID members of 50% off membership!
Complete the form below to get your discount code today.
You can use this discount code for 50% off your first year of Bira membership. The membership fee will return to the standard rate after the first year if you decide to renew. This discount code is valid until 31st July 2024.
Latest News
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Agile, personal, community-focused – why independents are the high street’s superpower
Independent stores are helping to redefine the high street experience, offering unique products and creating community hubs that bring people together and drive local vibrancy.
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Independent retailers face fresh challenges as UK inflation climbs to 3.8%
Bira has expressed serious concern following today's announcement that UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, higher than the expected 3.7%.
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High street crisis deepens as major retailers face closures and job cuts
Britain's high street crisis has deepened dramatically with nearly half of independent retailers reporting sales have crashed compared to last year.
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Independent retail crisis deepens as nearly half see sales plummet compared to last year
Britain's high street crisis has deepened dramatically with nearly half of independent retailers reporting sales have crashed compared to last year.