To support ALL Independent Retailers, whether starting up or already trading, online only or multi-channel, we've collated some fantastic resources. Resources are FREE to download when you sign in with twitter, or you can request them by email using the form on the right.
This guide explains how to leverage Independent Retailer Month to increase customer engagement and sale including ideas to inspire you.In this guide Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion, gives an overview of the 10-steps to retail success methodology and explains how to use it to develop your action plan.
This guide, provided by Aspire Property Group, gives some top tips about negotiating your rates and rent - 2 of the most significant overheads for any high street retailer.This guide shares tips on designing a reusable shopping bag that is both environmentally friendly and enables your customers to proudly display your brand wherever they shop!This guide explains the key consideration for any retailer consider selecting and implementing an EPOS system.In this guide Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion, explains how to get your positioning right, based on step 2 of the 10-steps to retail success methodology.In this guide Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion, explains how to create a range plan, based on step 4 of the 10-steps to retail success methodology.
In this guide Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion, explains how to create a pricing and promotional strategy, based on step 5 of the 10-steps to retail success methodology.
In this guide Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion, explains how to create a marketing & promotional calendar, based on steps 5&7 of the 10-steps to retail success methodology.This guide walks you through the key considerations when getting started with social media, encouraging you to think over why you are using it and what you hope to achieve.
This guide explains the importance of creating engaging window displays with ten top tips you should consider to stand out from the crowd.This guide explains how to build a strong local internet presence using freely available online tools and a systematic local SEO processThis guide gives valuable hints and tips on how to PR your business, explain how to both write and distribute a press release to engage your local media.This guide walks you through the factors to take into account when setting up a shop with all the necessary IT equipment, hardware and consumables.This guide explains, in 10 easy steps, how retailers can leverage social commerce.This guide explains how to use point of sale, POS and signage to make a good and consistent brand impression on your customers.This guide explains how to engage shoppers, and help them shop, with a 3-part process - Navigation, Attraction, Persuasion
