Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Nick Huber

Selling the future: how brilliant small businesses are reinventing the high street

Simon Forbes and Chris Wood in Thrive Street 2025 in Manchester
Simon Forbes of Mastercard and Chris Wood from Worldpay at this year’s Thrive Street market in Manchester. Photograph: Laura Lewis/The Guardian

Look to the high street and you’ll find the future of British retail taking shape in the hands of small business owners. From roasting coffee to reimagining the umbrella – their flair, ingenuity and deep sense of community is quietly reinventing the high street in communities across the UK.

And championing these independent brands is retail expert Mary Portas in partnership with Mastercard and Worldpay. They have joined forces to show each and every one of us why it’s so important to support these retailers in the best possible way.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.