The Malls have thrown their support behind Independent Retailer Month, an initiative to draw attention to the contribution made to town centres by independent traders.

The campaign, which runs annually through July, champions the economic benefit to a community of having a mix of independent retailers and established brands.  Data obtained by Independent Retailer Month shows that for every £1 spent with an independent retailer, between 50p to 70p circulates back into that local economy.

Across its six Malls in the UK, 28% of The Malls retailers are independent traders.

We are acutely aware of the positive contribution made by independent retailers in our town centres, and encourage all of our shoppers to recognise the important role these traders play in our community.