Three London streets named the best in the UK for independent shops

"American Express and GlobalData considered factors such as the quantity of independent shops, the street's vibrancy, and its overall aesthetic appeal. The findings were revealed ahead of this year's Small Business Saturday, which takes place on December 6. American Express created the marketing initiative in 2010 in the US. Small businesses bring character and individuality to their communities and to the whole nation, so it's great to see young people celebrating that through their conscious shopping choices, Michelle Ovens, Director of Small Business Saturday, said."

"The survey also measured Gen Z spending habits by comparing purchasing frequency, usage and average spend in different businesses to other age cohorts. Here's what the survey found: Two London high streets, Coal Drops Yard and Stable Street, were ranked number four on the list, and Broadway Market was ranked number six. Top 10 Independent High Streets: Brighton (Trafalgar Street, Sydney Street, Kensington Gardens) Sheffield (Devonshire Street, Division Street & top of Cambridge Street) Manchester (Oldham Street) London (Coal Drops Yard & Stable Street)"

American Express and GlobalData ranked UK high streets for independent shops using measures including number of independent retailers, street vibrancy, and aesthetic appeal. The research was released ahead of Small Business Saturday on December 6; American Express created the initiative in 2010 in the US. The top ten list includes Brighton, Sheffield, Manchester, two London locations (Coal Drops Yard and Stable Street), Birmingham, Broadway Market (London), Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol, and Leeds. The survey compared Gen Z purchasing frequency, usage and average spend with other age groups. Gen Z shows strong support for vintage camera and clothing shops, non-alcoholic drink spots, health and wellness venues, and record shops.

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