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Retail - Further Help and Contacts

Specific Export Help for the Business Services Sector

UK Trade & Investment

UK Trade & Investment is the Government Organisation that brings together the work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR) in support of British trade and investment overseas. It also offers sector specific export help for the Business & Consumer Services industries (including retailing).

Other Sector Contacts

Listed below is a selection of organisations that can offer assistance to companies in this sector.

A more extensive list of Trade Associations in this sector can be found at the Trade Association Forum web site.

British Retail Consortium (BRC)
2nd Floor
21 Dartmouth Street
London
SW1H 9BP

Director General: Dr Kevin Hawkins OBE
Tel: 020 7854 8900
Website: www.brc.org.uk

Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
Federation House
17 Farnborough Street
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 8AG

Chief Executive: Mr James Lowman
Tel: 02152 515001
Website: www.thelocalshop.com

British Shops and Stores Association Limited (BSSA)
Middleton House
2 Main Road
Middleton Cheney
Banbury Oxon
OX17 2TN

Chief Executive: Mr John Dean
Tel: 01295 712277
Website: www.british-shops.co.uk

General Business Support, Schemes and Initiatives

BERR Business Support Solutions outline the range of business support tailored to meet different stages of a business’s development and growth.

Consultation Index  lists both current and closed Government consultations.

Business Link provides information, support and practical guidance for small businesses.