03/06/2026
In a Metro Bank report in October 2024, the following statistics were shared:
- 4 in 5 consumers feel more valued at local shops
- 2 in 3 shoppers (64%) say they visit local independent businesses at least once a week.
- Top reasons for shopping local include keeping money within the community (70%) and preserving community identity (47%).
- More than 70% of consumers believe that local businesses are vital in creating jobs in their community.
Most businesses have huge competitors, but as individuals you can make a real difference by purchasing products or services from small businesses.
Find out more here: https://dohr.co.uk/small-business-week-hr-offers-2026/