Skillsmart Retail and the National Skills Academy for Retail are teaming up with local  retailers across the country on 4th July to celebrate Independents’ Day.

The public are encouraged to buy at least one item from a local independent retailer and celebrate diversity on the high street.

They are also championing the skills independent retailers have to show the public that their local shopkeeper is not only a vital service, but someone who wears many hats: accountant, sales assistant, buyer and everything in-between.

See their web site for more info.