Bristol’s directory of independent shopping locations has relaunched

Bowls and plant pots in a shop

Bristol’s directory of independent shopping locations has relaunched this year, focusing on locally-made, unique, consciously-created products, for customers who want to support small businesses.

The online directory is a collection of fantastic independents offering a diverse range of products from jewellery to plants, homewares to clothes. It’s a great place to look if you want to support Bristol businesses when compiling your wedding gift list and can find everything you could need to start your married life together all in one place, as well as thoughtful gifts for your wedding party. Whether you decide to shop in store or online, the support for your neighbourhood shops will always be appreciated.

Beck Prior, founder of Prior Shop in Cabot Circus, is spearheading the campaign and after a challenging couple of years, believes shopping local has never been more vital. She says, “It’s so sad to see many small business closing or on the brink. I think it’s incredibly important to stick together to make sure we collectively encourage customers to shop local and save our high streets.”

Check out the Shop Bristol Independent Directory at www.shopbristol.co.uk

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