Independent Retailers and Services

Independent Retailers and Services

Go independent for originality and great service

There’s no doubt about it, if you want great independent retailers the Cotswolds has it taped! At a time when high streets are struggling in the face of competition from online retailers, there’s never been a better time to explore the range of independent shops around the region, and they’re the perfect destination for not only great goodies but also fabulous service.

These days so much of what’s available in the big superstores is identical and unvaried, so it is left to the smaller independent shops to add variety and originality. If you’re looking for a specialist item, something perhaps made by a local artisan producer and not found in chain stores, a browse around your local independents can pay dividends. Plus, you'll be guaranteed personal service, with staff often having a much more in-depth knowledge of their products thus ensuring tailored advice instead of a generic sales pitch. In addition, purchasing from an independent means that you may be helping your local economy in more ways than one, as many local businesses source goods from nearby producers. As an added bonus, a shorter supply chain is great for the environment, too!

Check out the CotswoldXL Business Directory to find our growing list of the best local independent retailers. Where better to look for that unique Christmas or birthday gift while helping to boost the local independent retailers that contribute so much to the distinct fabric of the Cotswolds and Vale?