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Love Your High Street Week 2024 celebrates and supports independent retailers

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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has launched the second edition of its ‘Love Your High Street Week’ campaign, urging shoppers across the UK to support their local independent businesses. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Bira – which represents over 6,000 independent…

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