Understanding the updated EU General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)
New guidelines on what can be sold in the EU and Northern Ireland have brought existing rules up-to-date with the rise of digital commerce. Here's what you need to know...
Making sense of High Street Rental Auctions and the 'right to rent'
The essential information on High Street Rental Auctions that could help independent retailers fill consistently empty lots on local high streets and 'take back control' of their communities...
How 5 key health & safety trends will impact independent retailers in 2025
With a dynamic landscape shaped by new legislation, technological advancements, and shifting workplace expectations, here's what to look out for in the world of health and safety this year.
Why your independent business needs cyber and data insurance
With cyber crime a growing risk for independent businesses, getting protection from the potential damage that can be caused is more important that ever.
Practical steps to prevent credit card and payment fraud as an independent retailer
As credit card fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, taking these steps could help you stay ahead of the fraudsters…
Christmas Opening Hours Downloadable Assets
Download our free Christmas Opening Hours Poster so you can let your customers know when the best time is to visit your store during the Christmas period
New Regulations Around Importing Goods from the EU to Great Britain - HMRC's Guidance for Safety and Security Declarations
Changes to requirements for businesses importing goods from the EU to Great Britain mean retailers may have to take steps to comply…
High Street Matters Podcast: 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.
Christmas window display competition
Not only will you get to showcase your festive spirit, but you also stand a chance to win up to £250 in Bira Direct credit!
Getting a music license for an independent shop – the details you may not know about
Quick, straightforward answers to key questions around music licensing for independent retail businesses, as well as an alternative you may not have considered…