Winner of the 2019 IWC Northern Ireland Wine Merchant of the Year, KWM Wines & Spirits has a thriving online business and a “strong bricks and mortar presence” in Northern Ireland’s Kilkeel. Brought to life in 1994, owner Andrew Imrie has built up KWM Wines & Spirits with a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction and impeccable staff knowledge, giving him a very “well-established reputation in the area”. 

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Social media platforms are playing an increasingly important role in shopping journeys, with 15% of Facebook users now saying they use the platform to look and shop for products.

NearSt and Grosvenor have just released a world-first study showing how showcasing retailer's inventory to local shoppers in Google helped to attract more customers and drive in-store sales to London's luxury retailers.

An eclectic homeware shop based in South East London, ed specialises in Scandinavian homeware, gifts and unique items from all around the globe. Owner, Dan Rigby and the team at ed pride themselves in stocking beautiful lifestyle brands including Broste, Madam Stoltz, Neal’s Yard Remedies and Annie Sloan.

THREAD is an independent fashion shop based in Columbus, United States.  The owner Miranda Boyle opened the shop in 2012, having always had love for fashion. Now, not only is THREAD the place to go to browse big and up-and-coming designers, their large glass doors, outside patio and relaxed environment make it the perfect place to unwind and socialise - coffee and wine available on them! 

Located in Suffolk’s rural countryside, Clare Pharmacy is a family-run independent business with community at its heart. As part of the Alphega Pharmacy group, owner Nicholas Smith prides himself on constantly upholding a local, friendly service. After taking over his family’s business in 2007, Nick has built up a pharmacy dedicated not only to working with the NHS and other healthcare providers but also widening the store’s extensive range of health and beauty items. 

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Paws, Fur & Fin is an independent, family-owned high street pet shop, based in the historic market town of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Owners Caroline and Eileen pride themselves on supplying shoppers with quality products and advice, and stock a wide selection of products for all their pet’s wants and needs!   

When The Tutbury Present Company opened its doors 35 years ago, it was mostly a card shop as well as a home to unique dolls and their collectable furniture. For the past 13 years, under its current ownership, Nicky and Claire have evolved the shop to become a wonderful present shop that offers cards, candles and gifts that suit every occasion.