Not On The High Street: bringing diversity to British retail by championing small businesses

In an increasingly homogenised retail landscape, Not On The High Street stands as a beacon of creativity, diversity and innovation. The online marketplace is dedicated to showcasing products from small UK brands and offers customers a refreshing alternative to the mundane shopping experience that dominates the market. Discover why Not On The High Street is poised to make further significant impacts on the UK retail sector.

 

 

Unlike their larger counterparts, the agility of small businesses allows them to quickly respond to market trends, experiment with new ideas and bring unique products to market. They’re also able to retain craft at the heart of their businesses, rather than relying on mass or offshore production techniques used by bigger brands.

 

Many of the small businesses that sell on Not On The High Street still create their products by hand, offering customers one-of-a-kind products. Not On The High Street believes in the power of these small brands to drive innovation and bring continuous creativity to consumers and British retail. 

 

 

Not On The High Street offers customers a unique shopping experience by connecting them with over 5,000 hand-selected small brands from across the UK. In a retail sector where uniformity often prevails, the marketplace is a treasure trove of high quality, distinctive products created by British designers, artisans and curators.

 

From bespoke jewellery and artisanal homeware to fashion, gifts and gourmet food items, customers can find an eclectic mix of ideas for everyone. By shopping with Not On The High Street, customers are not only able to buy more unusual products but also support small businesses in doing so.

 

 

At Not On The High Street, diversity is a core value, not just a buzzword. Committed to showcasing products from a wide range of small brands, each brings its unique flair and individualism to the table.

 

This diversity extends beyond the products themselves to the entrepreneurs behind them. By giving a platform to businesses that might otherwise struggle to gain visibility in a crowded retail market where only the big players usually succeed, Not On The High Street provides entry to the retail sector for small businesses and contributes to the £2.4 trillion turnover of SMEs that was estimated in the UK in 20231.

 

 

One of the biggest challenges facing small businesses is gaining a foothold in the competitive and monopolised retail sector. Not On The High Street provides these businesses with the support and exposure they need to thrive.

 

The busy marketplace not only connects them with a broader customer base but also offers resources and guidance to help them grow – from advice on current market trends, product development and packaging, to one-to-one business support from their dedicated team. Not On The High Street empowers small brands to succeed and flourish in a retail environment and economy that is skewed in favour of larger corporations.

 

 

As the retail sector continues to evolve, Not On The High Street remains committed to fostering a vibrant and diverse marketplace. Its vision is to make small business the future, by becoming the go-to destination for customers seeking distinctive, high-quality products while championing the entrepreneurs behind them.

 

Not On The High Street is not just an online marketplace. It’s a movement towards a more innovative, and inclusive economy. By bridging the gap between small businesses and consumers, it is paving the way for a brighter, more creative future for UK retail.