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Small Business Saturday 2022
Small Business Saturday is a chance to spotlight local and independent businesses across the country, and it takes place on Saturday 3rd of December.
We know how much you enjoy shopping locally, so we have worked with some of our Local partners to spotlight their incredible work.
You can shop local this small business Saturday with us!
Highlighted Brands
We have partnered with a handful of our Local & Independent businesses to showcase how you can shop local this Small Business Saturday.
Do you want to shop locally all year round AND save? You can browse our Local & Independent discounts for NHS staff year-round. We are constantly adding new discounts in your local area, so you can shop small and save big!
Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing
Take an axe throwing out of the woodland and into the city. Sessions are 70 minutes long and include: a safety briefing, teaching you how to sink sweet steel, a tournament for each lane and trick shots - ever thrown 2 axes at once?
There are plenty of opportunities to take photos and videos of you and your friends getting your axe on and smashing those bullseyes.
Sock Shop
Sockshop care about what you put on your feet! They create socks that make a difference and look good. Socks are the unsung hero of the wardrobe, as they can help you look good, feel good, have fun and keep you warm, cool, comfortable, dry, healthy and energised.
Get all your sock needs, from shopping for essentials to gifting, with more than 80 brands including SOCKSHOP, Pringle, ELLE, Heat Holders, JEEP, Happy Socks, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Jeff Banks and more ready to ship the same day (order before 5pm Mon- Fri).
FAQ's
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We all know and love Black Friday. Once an American idea, Black Friday has become global, as it’s the perfect time to save money at our most beloved brands. Small Business Saturday takes place the day after Black Friday, and it’s a time for us to support local businesses.
Small business Saturday 2022 globally takes place on the 26th of November, and in the UK it’s celebrated on the 3rd of December. We are thrilled to be working with some of our Local & Independent partners.
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The goal of Small Business Saturday UK is to promote local & independent businesses. We all shop at big businesses without thinking about what's in our local area.
Many of us forget what incredible stores are around the corner, and Small Business Saturday UK spotlights incredible businesses across the country.
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With the rise in American shopping malls in the 1960s, small business Saturday quickly became a thing, encouraging people to visit local small businesses. Also known as small shop Saturday and small Biz Saturday, the idea quickly caught on, and over the years, has become attached to the Black Friday weekend.
Small Business Saturday in the UK came to be in 2013 (roughly), as it followed the success of its American counterpart. The day encourages consumers to shop local and support small businesses on a specific day of the year in the UK.
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It’s easy: you can shop locally on this small business Saturday. There are hundreds of local stores looking for support, and with our discounts, you can even save when shopping locally! By supporting small businesses, you are supporting the local economy and a person's livelihood.
You can also celebrate Small Business Saturday UK by asking your friends, family and colleagues to get involved. Spread the word and let people know how they can save shopping locally!