#independent-retailers

#independent-retailers

'The sad truth is that many of Britain's favourite smaller retailers are very unlikely to see their final profits rise by even 3% and, in fact, their prospects for Black Friday are increasingly dark. Such is the competition and the scale of the discounts offered by major retailers that smaller regional and specialist sellers are finding their profit margins stretched to the limit in order to remain competitive.

The longer you leave Christmas shopping, the more it feels like a chore, and the less likely you are to find presents that you're happy with. There's still more than a month to go until the big day, so this is your sign to start thinking about what to get your loved ones right now. Our top tip for finding the best present? Bypass high street chains and browse one of London's hundreds of brilliant indie shops instead.