Peer support group, Retailers 4 Retailers, had its first meeting in February and is running regular video calls where retailers can seek advice in a safe space.
The next virtual meet-up is scheduled for 7pm on 3rd March and further calls will be scheduled for every second Monday.
“Our hope is to develop a support system so you no longer need to feel alone,” said the group. “Because let’s face it; no one understands what it’s like other than another retailer.”
The group was set up by Glasgow retailer Natalie Lightfoot, fellow Londis retailer Atul Sodha who has a store in Middlesex, Peterborough retailer Neil Godhania and Lancashire-based Sophie Towers, who has spent 17 years in independent retail.
Everyone on the Retailers 4 Retailers team has been on mental health training courses and other retailers have also volunteered to help with mentoring.
