High Street Matters Podcast
Welcome to Bira's podcast; High Street Matters.
High Street Matters will discuss crucial subjects such as consumer trends, relevant government legislation, business rates, parking and staffing, providing top tips to help to help businesses stay ahead of the retail curve.
We’re talking to a cross section of our members from across the UK, from single retail outlets to small chains, and from large department stores to leisure and hospitality.
Latest Episode
Ep06: Inside the Minds of Shop Thieves
Step inside the mind of shop thieves as leading criminologist Professor Emmeline Taylor and Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre reveal the psychology driving retail crime.
Ep01: Exploring Retail Crime with Bira
The premiere Podcast of "High Street Matters" tackles the escalating retail crime crisis plaguing Britain's high streets.
Ep02: Accessibility - Unlocking the High Street
Bira's second High Street Matters podcast explores how prioritising accessibility can unlock new opportunities for retailers
Ep03: Election Special - What the High Street Needs from the Government
In this latest episode of High Street Matters by Bira, we dive into the pressing concerns of independent traders across the country.
Ep04: AI and Retail - Boost your social media output with AI
In this episode of High Street Matters we discuss ways small independent retailers can utilise AI.
Ep05: Local visibility to get your products noticed
In this episode of High Street Matters, discover how high street shops are making their inventory visible to online shoppers in real-time.
Ep06: Inside the Minds of Shop Thieves
Step inside the mind of shop thieves as leading criminologist Professor Emmeline Taylor and Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre reveal the psychology driving retail crime.
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Inside the mind of shop thieves - new podcast reveals why criminals target indepedent retailers
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Independent shop owners urged to engage with local authorities on high street rental auctions
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Retail Crime Remains Alarming - Bira's Latest Survey Reveals Urgent Need for Action
Independent retailers across the UK are facing stubborn levels of retail crime and alarmingly more retailers are choosing not to report incidents of theft, verbal and physical abuse to police, according to the latest survey conducted by the Bira.