A new free resource designed to help independent businesses to grow has been announced by i2i Events Group, the organisers of Glee.

‘Inside Retail’, which will run alongside all the company’s retail shows, will offer regular market data and intelligence reports, inspirational content and access to retail ‘big names’.

Glee’s event director Matthew Mein said: “Inside Retail is a fantastic free resource, and we really hope that buyers from across the garden retail and leisure industries will take full advantage of it. From monthly reports to top tips and trend-led content, Inside Retail helps to bolster Glee’s thriving portfolio of tools already in place to help businesses to succeed and diversify within an ever changing marketplace.”

The first report under the Inside Retail banner will be the ‘New Retail Guide – Why independent retailing matters’. 

With 10,000 new retail start-ups every year, the guide will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing all new businesses, including mapping retail trends.

Practical considerations including insurance, banking and the basics of employment law will also be covered. Dedicated sections will look at at key aspects including buying cycles, marketing, financial support, omni-channel advice and contact details for useful information sources and support services.

The full report, and future reports, can be downloaded from click here.