Member meetings

We have eight branches, run independently by members, across the UK. Branch meetings are a great way to meet fellow retailers to talk shop but also to have some fun as well, outside of the business. Meeting quarterly or sometimes more frequent, meetings are a chance to hear from Head Office as well as external […]

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Keep up-to-date with the latest independent business inspiration, support and advice from the British Independent Retailers Association.

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2019 marks 120 years of support for independent retail business. Over this time we’ve been fighting for a level playing field, drawing on the strength of our membership mass. We influence the media, change Government legislation and provide support on areas of strain like business rates, parking and staffing. But we’re only as strong as […]

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Fighting for the rights of independent businesses. Bira influences public debate, by monitoring and shaping new legislation to give members a unified voice.

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Our membership magazine demonstrates real membership value and is a means for sourcing retail trends, advice, support, savings and services.

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As a bira member, we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest industry news, legislative updates, member service updates and offers.

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