Much like the Magic Tenner initiative, we aim to promote an environment where small businesses can thrive and contribute to the growth, heart and health of our towns and cities, working hard in making the high street better.
How can Bira help retailers like you?
We listen to what you say matters most and make sure your voice is heard in Government to influence public debate and shape new legislation.
We are a proactive, practical, and thoroughly modern trade association focused on your success. We help protect and grow your business through access to over 30 vetted essential business benefits, such as:
- Legal advice and protection - Unlimited legal advice and £50,000 indemnity cover*
- Product buying - Choose from over 160 suppliers and save on over 2,000 brands when purchasing stock through Bira Direct.
- Business Insurance - Specialist cover for independent businesses
- Card processing rates - Competitive preferential rates with no PCI compliance fees and no authorisation fees
- Industry insight - The latest industry news, events and legislative updates straight to your inbox with the Bira newsletter
- & much more - see all benefits here
To celebrate The Magic Tenner Campaign, Bira is offering a 50% discount on one year’s membership fees using the code MAGIC50, making it easier for you to access the resources and support offered by Bira.
Latest News
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Keep evolving, former Bira President tells independent retailers
Independent retailers must keep evolving and innovating to survive and thrive, according to the former president of Bira.
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Poundland crisis must be a wake-up call for the high street
Bira has warned that the collapse of Poundland shows why the Government’s new high street strategy must deliver real change.
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Business rates announcements a win for independent retailers
Bira CEO, Andrew Goodacre has hailed the Budget’s business rates announcements as a win for independent retailers
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Thieves are stealing to order as demand for stolen goods drives shop theft, warns leading criminologist
A leading criminologist has warned that shop thieves are now stealing to order, with demand for stolen goods driving the crime.
Latest Resources
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Campaign Focus | Bira AGM, the Budget and Love Your High Street
Bira held it's annual AGM, a record turnout since introducing digital AGMs. It has also been a week of reaction to the Budget and a brilliant success story in Health & Remedy, who claimed the Love Your High Street Award this year.
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High Street Matters Podcast: Stolen To Order
Leading criminologist Professor Emmeline Taylor, Professor of Criminology at City St. George’s, University of London, lifts the lid on the market for stolen goods and why it is now driving the crime.
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Campaign Focus | High street support ahead of the Budget
High streets have been big topics over the last week. With the Budget upcoming, Bira have been discussing in Westminster how the Government can best support high streets.
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Campaign Focus | Meeting with the Metropolitan Police
Bira was invited to meet with senior officers in the Met to discuss retail crime in the London boroughs, where police outlined ongoing plans to crack down on shop theft and dodgy shops.