American Express Shop Small Highlights UK’s Top High Streets for Independent Shops
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Research commissioned by American Express Shop Small reveals the top 10 high streets for independent shops in the UK, shining a light on the nation’s small businesses that play such an important role in their local communities.
The research, carried out with retail experts GlobalData, identified the bustling Victoria Street and West Bow in Edinburgh, The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells and Llandeilo, in South Wales as home to some of the UK’s best high streets for shoppers wanting to visit and support independent businesses.
The top 10 high streets for independent shops in the UK were revealed as:
- Victoria Street & West Bow, Edinburgh
- High Street, Stockbridge
- The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
- Church Street, Hereford
- Broadway, Cotswolds
- Town Centre2, Petworth
- High Street, Burford
- Magdalene Street, Cambridge
- The Lanes, Brighton
- Town Centre3, Llandeilo
The top 10 high streets were identified by ranking factors such as the streets with the highest proportion of independent outlets and included other key factors such as variety of business types, number of visitors, and shop occupancy rate.
Dan Edelman, VP & UK General Manager, Merchant Services at American Express, said:
“We know how vital independent businesses are to all our communities, so it’s great to once again hero high streets during this crucial trading time through our Shop Small campaign. With everything from grocery stores, bespoke gift shops and pet stores, there’s something for everyone, and now is the time for people to step out and support the small local businesses on their doorstep.”
Photo by Daniel Ellis