26/04/2026
The final day of , and it's a thought provoking one.
Why Shop Independent?
Well, lots of reasons! Amazon and big chain stores absolutely have their place, and it would be very hard to live without using them at all. However, if you can, purchasing from smaller retailers has so many benefits.
🫂 Human connection. Self service tills, online retail, these cannot replicate a smile and a couple of minutes of excellent banter!
💸 Money mindfulness. Where is your hard earned cash going? Is it helping someone in your community afford to keep doing what they love and feed their families? Or is it going to build a billionaire another rocket?
🌏 Eco Concerns. How far have your purchases travelled? What are they made of? Are they made by people who are exploited, hurt, frightened?
💎 Quality, and Wow Factor! Are you getting something unique and one of a kind? Can you meet the maker? Are you learning the story behind the piece and taking home more than just an object?
I could talk all day about how special independent businesses are, but I suspect I am very much preaching to the choir. Just imagine our town centres without them. A bit quieter, a bit sadder. Life would go on, of course, but something would be missing. And we can work together to stop that happening.
Many thanks to as always, this week is such a fun one every year and I love discovering new businesses!
