Independents

Some independent retailers are unhappy at not being told about the launch of a UK website for German brand Fynch-Hatton by its agency.

As far-right protestors target mosques and migrant hotels, retailers across the UK are taking precautionary measures to protect staff members and prevent looting.

The Bank of England (BoE) has lowered interest rates from 5.25% to 5%, the first cut since the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show shoplifting at its highest level in 20 years.

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has reportedly acquired Northampton independent fashion retailer Thackerays.

Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), has called for landslide-winning Labour to prioritise economic growth as indies grapple with weak consumer confidence.

Premium menswear independent Aphrodite in Sunderland is closing down after 30 years following Frasers Group's acquisition in April, Drapers has learned.

Bira (British Independent Retailers Association) will today (7 June) file a £1bn damages claim against ecommerce giant Amazon on behalf of independent retailers.

Premium womenswear independent Bernard Boutique has announced it will close the doors to its Esher, Surrey store later this week.

Beloved cult concept store Goodhood has moved to a larger location on East London's Hanbury Street.