Bira - British Independent Retailers Association

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Cybercrime is now one of the biggest threats facing UK businesses and can cause damage on par with traditional risks such as theft, flood, or fire. A single cyber event, like a ransomware attack, can seriously harm your operations, cause significant financial loss, and severely damage your reputation. Without a clear response plan, your business could face long-lasting consequences. Share your thoughts in the comments. Read full resource - https://lnkd.in/e4BwseNs #RetailSupport #RetailCrime #CyberCrime

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Bira! 🎉 As we welcome 2025, we want to send our warmest wishes to all independent retailers. May the year ahead bring new opportunities, growth, and success to your businesses! Here’s to thriving together in the coming year! #RetailSupport #HappyNewYear #IndependentRetailers

"I am privileged and proud to lead this association. I can reassure you that everyone in Bira is fully committed to helping you succeed in 2025 and beyond." - Andrew Goodacre, Bira CEO Read full message - https://lnkd.in/e2-7PfEj #RetailSupport #IndependentRetail #NewYear

Independent retailers have weathered one of their most challenging years in 2024, with multiple headwinds affecting the sector, according to Bira. With pressures mounting throughout the year, independent retailers have faced an increasingly difficult trading environment marked by changing consumer behaviour and economic uncertainties. Share your thoughts in the comments Read full story - https://lnkd.in/ep_eQ8BC #RetailSupport #RetailTrends

Bira is actively collaborating with Family Business United UK (FBUK) to address critical concerns surrounding Inheritance Tax (IHT), specifically the Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) caps. Following significant press coverage of an Open Letter on this issue, the Prime Minister announced in Parliament that his team is ready to review individual cases. Share your thoughts in the comments Read full story - https://lnkd.in/egJBjbtr #RetailSupport #FBUK #Tax #BusinessProperty

In many ways the best Christmas present an indie retailer can have is a busy period. With that in mind my wish is that you are all rushed off your feet! In all seriousness though, everyone at Bira really hopes that you have a strong festive holiday, and importantly, that you have the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. Merry Christmas from all the team at Bira #RetailSupport #MerryChristmas

Keep your customers informed and your shop looking festive! Get your Christmas Opening Hours poster today - its free and easy to print! Download free assets - https://lnkd.in/erfyCrHg #RetailSupport #ChristmasResources

Bira has strongly welcomed the announcement that overseas online marketplaces must now pay their share of electrical waste disposal costs, particularly highlighting its impact on the growing vaping sector. Bira says the extension of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations will finally create a level playing field between high street and online sellers. Share your thoughts in the comments section. Read full story - https://lnkd.in/dPQP33zs #RetailSuport #RetailWaste #WEEE

Cardmitment campaign reminds everyone about the joy of sending and receiving cards The Cardmitment Challenge starts on November 1st. This initiative provides an opportunity for the entire greeting card industry to connect with their customers and collectively promote the joy of sending cards to a broader audience. And remind everyone to start writing their Christmas cards and sending them early! Read full story - https://lnkd.in/ecVPtKAY #RetailSupport #ChristmasPost