Booker Wholesale Working with your local community will increase sales and profits as well as drive footfall and customer loyalty. Being part of the community is a massive advantage that local independent retailers have over the competition. Getting to know customers and what is important to them is very important and close interaction with the community provides an opportunity to offer a personal service that will give shoppers a reason to choose your store. The simple task of putting up a community notice board, getting involved with local charity events, offering a delivery service or sponsoring a local sports team could set your store apart. Listening to shoppers, then tailoring your store around them, will not only secure a place for you within your community, it will grow your business. We would like to take this opportunity to encourage local independent community stores to enter these prestigious awards and wish every entrant the very best of luck. Steve Fox, Managing Director - Booker Group Retail https://www.booker.co.uk/