Anything that makes taking risks - arguably the only way to fight your way out - harder is a serious problem’View from the shop floor
Hannah McHalick
Owner of kidswear indie Oh Baby in Shoreditch, east London. Brands include Own brand, Mini Melissa, Vans, Vivienne Westwood.
Natalie Anderson
Owner of women’s footwear and accessories indie Elisabeth May Shoe Boutique in St Andrews, Scotland. Brands include Mischa Barton, Riva, Ted Baker.
Elaine Johnson
Elaine Johnson Owner of mainstream womenswear indie Eclipse in Dulwich, south London. Brands include Gerard Darel, Hoss Intropia, M Missoni, Renato Mucci
Letizia Di Guardo
Owner of premium womenswear indie DiGuardo in Notting Hill. Brands include Conditions Apply, Linen Lawn, Melabelle, Sula
Karina Baldorf
Owner of contemporary womenswear indie Kakao by K in Edinburgh Brands include By Malene Birger, BZR, House of Lykke, Soaked In Luxury
Sally Morgan
Owner of young fashion indie Kiwi Boutique in Guisborough, North Yorkshire Brands include Almost Famous, Hybrid, Irregular Choice, Soaked In Luxury, Traffic People.
Pippa Sandison
Owner of premium womenswear indie Boudoir Femme in CambridgeBrands include American Vintage, By Malene Birger, Lama Peach and Myla
Nicola Scott
Owner of contemporary womenswear indie Bunty & Co in Pocklington, East YorkshireBrands include Darling, H by Hudson, Maison Scotch, Nümph, Yumi
Elaine Johnson
Owner of mainstream womenswear indie Eclipse in Dulwich, south London Brands include Ascot, Bailey, Missoni, Ted Baker
Sara Eresen
Co-owner of contemporary womenswear indie Harvest in Chelsea, west LondonBrands include Isabel de Pedro, Patrizia Pepe, Pinko, Roberto Cavalli Class, Save the Queen!
Roberta Jackson
Owner of premium womenswear indie Agatha in LincolnBrands include Armani Jeans, InWear, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
Penny Dowling
Penny Dowling Owner of ethical womenswear indie Equa in Islington, north LondonBrands include Komodo, Monkee Jeans, People Tree, Terra Plana, Veja
Andrew Maloney
Owner of two-store menswear and womenswear premium indie Eton Clothing in Sheffield and Rotherham.Brands include Burberry, D&G, DSquared, Mulberry, Vivienne Westwood.
Elaine Johnson
Owner of mainstream womenswear indie Eclipse in Dulwich, London.Brands include Missoni Renato Nucci, Gerard Darel, MaxMara, Cash Ca.
Damian Clarke, Managing director of indie department store Stringers in Lytham, Lancashire
Brands include Eastex, Esprit, Fullcircle, French Connection, Marella, Phase Eight, Viyella
Pamela Shiffer
Owner of womenswear indie Pamela Shiffer in Primrose Hill, north LondonBrands include Almost Famous, Hoss Intropia, Nocturne, Sandwich
Michael Thomson
Owner of lingerie indie Cachet in Macclesfield, CheshireBrands include Elle Macpherson Intimates, Fantasie, Freya, Panache, Pour Moi?, Triumph
Mirjam Makindo
Co-owner of contemporary womenswear indie Broadway in Crouch End, north LondonBrands include Jackpot, Lauren Vidal, Sandwich
Robert Carder
Owner of Robert Carder Shoes in Godalming, Surrey Brands include Clarks, Gabor, Rockport, Tony Pons
Andrew Maloney
Owner of two-store designer menswear and womenswear indie Eton in Sheffield and Rotherham.
Fi Lovett
owner of three-store contemporary womenswear and kidswear indie Fifi Wilson in LondonBrands include By Malene Birger, Just In Case, Local, M Missoni, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Odd Molly
Kate Walton
Director of premium womenswear indie, Havetolove in Gosforth, Newcastle. Brands include 2nd Day, American Retro, By Malene Birger, Sass & Bide.
Laura Hoggarth
Co-owner of young fashion indie Kit & Kaboodal, which has three stores in Yorkshire. Brands include Fullcircle, Lipsy, Rebekah Murphy, Traffic People, Vila.
Nicola Scott
Nicola Scott is owner of contemporary womenswear indie Bunty & Co in Pocklington, York Brands include People’s Market, Yumi, Nümph and Ugg Australia
Pennie Muir
Co-owner of specialist handbag indie Buckle & Hyde in Stratford upon Avon Brands include Claudio Ferrici, Hansson, Mywalit
Dave Conaghan
Dave Conaghan Co-owner of young fashion indie Chocolate in Derry, Northern Ireland. Brands include Forever Unique, Fred Perry, Lyle & Scott, Motel, Nudie, Pretty Green, Rare, Traffic People.
Laura Hoggarth
Co-owner of young fashion indie Kit & Kaboodal, which has three stores in YorkshireBrands include Fullcircle, Lipsy, Rebekah Murphy, Traffic People, Vila
Rhowen Yoki
Owner of young fashion indie Fusion, which has four stores in Cornwall Brands include G-Star, Gio-Goi, Levi’s, Motel, Saint Tropez
Trying to halve the problem
In November, Wendy Leat, owner of Kent womenswear indie The Find, won a year’s free advice from Mary Portas at the Drapers Fashion Summit. This month, she tries to offload her Sevenoaks store
Andrew Maloney
Owner of premium menswear and womenswear indie Eton in SheffieldBrands include Burberry, Hugo Boss, Mulberry, Vivienne Westwood
Kate Walton
Owner of premium womenswear indie Havetolove in Gosforth, NewcastleBrands By Malene Birger, MiH Jeans, Sass & Bide, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
Hannah McHalick
Owner of kidswear indie Oh Baby on Brick Lane, east LondonBrands include Own label, Melissa, Starchild, Vans Baby, Vivienne Westwood,
Charlotte Wilkie
Co-owner of kidswear indie Charlie Barley in BrightonBrands include Bugzz Kids Stuff, DanDino, Molo, No Added Sugar
Heather Moore
Co-owner of two-store young fashion indie Wild Heart in Bridgnorth and Kidderminster.Brands include Guess, John Zack, Miss Sixty, Religion, TFNC.
Jan Shutt
Owner of womenswear indie Sunday Best in Rawtenstall, LancashireBrands include Barbour, Maison Scotch, Pinko, Ruby Brown, Vila
Phil Goodfellow
co-owner of premium menswear indie Northern Threads in South Shields, Tyne & WearBrands include Armani Jeans, Baracuta, Humör, Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker
Max Walters
Owner of footwear indie Ollie in West Haddon, NorthamptonshireBrands include Anatomic Gel, Daisy Roots, Kidderminster, Padders
Jan Shutt
Owner of womenswear indie Sunday Best in Rawtenstall, LancashireBrands include Crea Concept, Forever Unique, Marc Cain, Superdry
Colette O'Brien
Owner of contemporary womenswear indie Madison in Foxrock, DublinBrands include Fenn Wright Manson, Linea Rafaelli, Penny Black
Melanie Trevett
Owner of premium womenswear indie Cristina in Weybridge, Surrey. Brands include Hudson Jeans, Liu Jo, Manoush, St Martins, Taviani
Phil Goodfellow
co-owner of premium menswear indie Northern Threads in South Shields, Tyne & WearBrands include Armani Jeans, Boss Green, Edwin, Lyle & Scott, Pretty Green
