Shop Small all year round

 

 

It's rewarding - and easy - to support the businesses that make your community feel like home. 

 

THE SHOP SMALL™ MAP 

Get to know your local area even better with the Shop Small Map, an easy-to-use tool that helps you discover and support small businesses near you.

 

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY®

We have partnered with Small Business Saturday for over a decade, to encourage people to support their local communities by shopping small. 

 

LITTLE BLUE BOOK OF SHARING

 The Little Blue Book of Sharing highlights some of the brilliant independent & small businesses that make up our local communities.

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ABOUT SHOP SMALL

Shoppers, small businesses, and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and give back to their local communities. Shopping small adds up to big things and together, we can make an impact. 


At American Express, we believe that small businesses and the joy they bring are at the core of every neighbourhood. That's why we created Shop Small, to encourage people to show their support for small businesses by shopping small and local. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The top 10 UK high streets for independent shops 

 

American Express Shop Small commissioned research with GlobalData to reveal the top 10 UK high streets for independent shops.  

 

The list of high streets includes Victoria Street and West Bow in Edinburgh, The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells and Llandeilo in South Wales. 

 

For more information, please click here.

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Small Business Owners

Invite your customers to Shop Small

We know the support of your community is priceless. Let’s work together to remind them to Shop Small all year long.

 

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Show customers you welcome our Cardmembers

68% of UK American Express(R) Cardmembers report they're more likely to make retail purchases with clear signage for American Express1. Browse & order free Shop Small signage today and let Cardmembers know you warmly welcome them. 

 

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1.       Source: American Express® commissioned internet panel survey conducted in February 2022 – March 2022 based on retail purchases made in the 6 months prior to the survey. Definition of American Express Cardmembers: Respondents who reported that they have an American Express® Card and that they used that card to make retail purchases in the prior 6 months. Definition of Non-Card Members: Respondents who reported they do not have an American Express Card and used Visa, MasterCard, debit cards, cash, direct transfer, or payment services to make retail purchases in the prior 6 months to the survey.

TOP TIPS TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS

 

 

 

 

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Small Business Saturday 2nd December

 

 

 

 

#SmallBiz100

 

Small Business Saturday's #SmallBiz100 is now live!

 

Each year, Small Business Saturday selects 100 of the UK's most inspiring small businesses to be in the list and represent the small business community across the UK. 

 

Keep your eyes peeled to see each Small Business take their day to be spotlighted across Small Business Saturday's social media channels. 

 

Being selected as a SmallBiz100 provides small businesses with amazing support, networking and promotional opportunities.

 

Check out the list here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SHOP SMALL™ MAP

 

American Express showcases businesses like yours participating in the Shop Small Campaign to our Cardmembers - for free.

See your business but need to update your location? Update your details here. 

 

 

BENEFITS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

 

When your business welcomes American Express, you unlock specialist tips, tools, and gain access to resources, events, and Offers to help you go further.

Hear what our merchants have to say about Shop Small and how this campaign has supported their business

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