Welcome to ‘High Street Matters’, a podcast from Bira, the British Independent Retailers Association. We’ll be talking to a cross section of our members from across the UK, from single retail outlets to small chains, and from large department stores to leisure and hospitality. ‘High Street Matters’ will discuss curcial subjects such as consumer trends, relevant government legislation, business rates, parking and staffing, providing top tips to help to help businesses stay ahead of the retail curve.  For more details about Bira visit bira.co.uk