Independent retailers expect to reap the rewards of increased customer interest both in-store and online on Black Friday, whether or not they are discounting.
After an unseasonably sluggish spring/summer, independents up and down the nation tell us how they are gearing up with a greater focus than ever to capitalise on the “golden quarter”.
Drapers speaks to independent retailers across the UK about how trade has been affected by the hot weather and their expectations for the autumn/winter season.