Celebrate and support local Salisbury businesses in July

This will be a citywide initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vibrant community of independent retailers in Salisbury.

Throughout this week and the wider month of July, residents and visitors are encouraged to show their support for local independent businesses by prioritising them in their shopping and engaging in the City of Independents Campaign and its offers, marketing, and content.

Indies Week is a rallying call for everyone to recognize the significance of independent retailers and their positive impact on the local economy.

At the heart of Indies Week is the Salisbury: Your City of Independents Campaign, which serves as a platform to showcase the diverse range of independent businesses in Salisbury.

This campaign aims to create awareness about the exceptional offerings available from our independent retailers, including boutique shopping, award-winning hospitality, cutting-edge art galleries, and more.

The campaign will run annually with celebrations around Indies Month each year as well as the Christmas shopping period and aims to underscore the imperative role of the high street while positioning Salisbury as a premier independent destination in the region.

Throughout July, residents and visitors are urged to actively participate in Indies Week and beyond by engaging with the following initiatives:

1. Explore amazing Independent Business Scene: Discover the hidden gems and local treasures that Salisbury has to offer by heading to experiencesalisbury.co.uk/explore/city-of-independents. 
2. Share your support and spread the word: Show your appreciation for independent businesses by sharing your experiences on social media and engaging with all the content surrounding our Indies on social media @experiencesalisbury.

Tag @experiencesalisbury and use the hashtag #yourcityofindependents to showcase your favourite independent businesses and inspire others to support them.

1. Benefit from an offer or two: Salisbury BID has produced a dedicated Indies Week leaflet featuring exclusive offers from local independent businesses only available from July 1-7. These leaflets will be available for pick-up at participating shops and at the Tourist Information Centre. 
2. Enter bumper Indie giveaways: throughout July, Experience Salisbury will be posting giveaways across their social media with a wide range of gifts from independent businesses. 

'A wonderful opportunity'

Robin McGowan, Chief Executive of Salisbury BID, emphasised the importance of supporting independent businesses, stating, "Salisbury's independent retailers are the lifeblood of our community. They offer a unique and diverse range of products and services, and by choosing to shop local, we contribute to the sustainability and growth of our high street.

"Indies Week provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate these businesses and our continuing City of Independents campaign will strive to showcase Salisbury as a thriving home of so many successful independents”.

Rachel Tribbeck and her team at HR Tribbeck & Son (Image: Spencer Mulholland)

Rachel Tribbeck, owner of H R Tribbeck & Son who have been in business in Salisbury since 1905, said: "As an indie business owner in Salisbury, I am proud to be part of the City of Independents campaign. This initiative showcases the tremendous talent, creativity, and hard work that goes into running an independent business.

"By supporting our local independents, we not only invest in our community but also ensure the longevity and success of unique enterprises that make Salisbury truly special."