Supporting Independent Retailers

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At Katie Leamon we cherish all of our stockists and are very proud of each and every store in which our products are sold. As a small business ourselves we can appreciate the challenges that face independent stores.

Having participated in ‘Small Business Saturday’ and also seeing the impact of the ‘Just A Card’ campaign, we know how much of a difference initiative’s such as these can have on small businesses. Independent retailers are at the core of our brand and are highly valued by the us, without them Katie Leamon wouldn’t be where it is today.

As a thank you to our loyal retailers for the support over the years, we are offering them 20% off wholesale prices throughout February!

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Haygen, London. Just one of our many independent stockists.
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Small Business Saturday UK

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities.

The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.

In 2018 Small Business Saturday will be on Saturday, December 1st.

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JUST A CARD

The JUST A CARD campaign aims to encourage people to buy from Designer/Makers and Independent Galleries and Shops by reinforcing the message that all purchases, however small, even 'just a card' are so vital to the prosperity and survival of small businesses.

The campaign came about when Artist & Designer Sarah Hamilton saw the quote "If everyone who'd complimented our beautiful gallery had bought 'just a card' we'd still be open" by store keepers who'd recently closed their gallery. This prompted a call to action! Designer/Makers and independent shops and galleries need a voice. People seldom realise the considerable costs involved in exhibiting at design shows or keeping a shop open. Stand fees, power, materials, wages etc need to be met before even a penny of profit can be realised. Running a shop is often a labour of love. Without dedication and passion, and crucially sales, it would be another boarded up eyesore.

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