Why?

Pressure on the UK Retail Industry

Independents account for around 65% of the approximately 290,000 retail outlets in the UK and are at the heart of local communities throughout the country. Many are struggling and desperately need our help if they are to survive.

In the past 6 months alone, 34 retail businesses (comprising both large chains and smaller independents) have failed, affecting over 1,700 stores and almost 44,000 jobs. This is going to have a devastating effect on our high streets and have a ripple effect on the small businesses nearby, which are already struggling.

retail businesses failed in the last 6 months

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