The search for the best small shop in the UK is underway. After a lapse of three years, the Best Small Shops competition, organised by the Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), has been launched to celebrate the commitment and creativity of high street UK independent retailers, as well as the central role they play in their local community.
The competition is open to any UK independent retailer operating from a business rated premises.
The competition closes on September 9, when 25 of the most impressive applications will be selected for a final shortlist which will be submitted to a judging panel made up of key figures from the independent retail industry. Shortlisted retailers will be invited to attend a reception in Autumn 2018, where the winner will be awarded the title of Best Small Shop 2018.
Applicants must showcase innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and community ethos.
Visit www.bestsmallshops.co.uk.
The IRC represents 100,000 independent retailers throughout the UK, and is committed to the development and sharing of best practice among associations and their independent retail members.
