Control of explosives precursor & poisons regulations 2023 – what you need to know

From 1 October 2023, businesses supplying regulated explosive precursors to professional users and other businesses will need to take additional steps to verify the legitimacy of the professional user or business.

Exploring the Advantages of Funding Circle’s Alternative Business Finance Option

In today's dynamic business environment, securing the necessary funding can be vital for the growth and sustainability of an independent retail business. Here, we share some key advantages of opting for alternative business finance.

Exploring Threads: A Promising Alternative to Twitter?

We delve into what we think are the current strengths of Threads and areas we think could be improved.

Maximising Social Media Potential: A Guide for Independent Retailers

In today's digital age, social media has become an indispensable platform for independent retailers to connect with their audience and drive business growth. However, optimising social media profiles and building a loyal community can be challenging. This article explores effective strategies for independent retailers to overcome these hurdles and harness the full potential of social media.

Navigating Social Media Challenges: Insights for Independent Retailers

Welcome back to another instalment of our article series on social media pain points for independent retailers. In this article, we explore why striking the right balance between promotional content and engaging, entertaining content is crucial.

Tackling Social Media Challenges: Insights for Independent Retailers

Welcome to our article series on social media pain points for independent retailers. In this third instalment, we'll address additional questions and provide insights to help independent retailers overcome common challenges in their social media endeavours.

Harnessing the Power of Hashtag Days: Boost Sales and Engage Your Audience as an Independent Retailer

This article explores how using hashtag days can drive sales and foster audience engagement, along with examples of days and posts to inspire your social media strategy.

Overcoming Social Media Challenges: Insights for Independent Retailers

Welcome to our article series on social media pain points for independent retailers. In this second instalment, we'll continue to address some common questions and provide insights to help independent retailers overcome social media challenges effectively.

How to fix the top 50 social media challenges faced by Independent Retailers

As a small retailer, leveraging social media platforms can be exciting and daunting. While social media presents tremendous opportunities for growth, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. In this series of articles from social media experts Maybe*, the top 50 pain points frequently faced by independent retailers when using social media are explored and explained.

Demystifying Extended Producer Responsibility

Retail prices continued to fall through June - but are not set to last, according to a new report.