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Retailer Stories
Highlight some of the amazing activities being done by retailers
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We hope you find these real-life stories interesting.
If they are new to you, give them a try and please share your own story so we can all learn from each other.
If you would like to get involved to share your own story please
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and we will call you to ask you a few brief interview questions or complete this
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Retailer Stories (Coming Soon)
Making Local Connections Week
21 September 2026
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Share Your Story
The history, explaining why you started, the lessons you’ve learned, what drives you & what is currently working for your store
Read The Stories →The Toolkit
Get stimulated with ideas, free event templates, window stickers and PR & design assets to engage your local customers
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