Independents’ Day UK 2025 – backing local retailers 

HETAS is proud to support Independents’ Day UK this July, a nationwide campaign celebrating the vital role of independent businesses across the UK.

As an organisation that is staunchly committed to promoting our industry’s best and most knowledgeable registrants, we are encouraging stove owners and the wider stove industry to celebrate HETAS Approved Retailers for this year’s Independents’ Day UK, taking place 4-5 July 2025.

HETAS Approved Retailers 

When consumers are looking for advice on their solid fuel installation – whether it is a wood-burning stove, multifuel stove, or a pellet stove – their local HETAS Approved Retailer should be their first port of call.

HETAS Approved Retailers are identified by the unique mark and provide trusted advice and top-quality service the second you enter their showroom. Each HETAS Approved Retailer comes equipped with at least one member of staff that has completed our bespoke training, keeping their knowledge up to date in an ever-changing industry.

Independents’ Day 2025 

Independents’ Day is an annual campaign that supports and promotes independent retailer businesses across the UK, recognising them as the backbone of the UK. Work is done year-round to raise awareness of the importance of local businesses, and there are two days each year where the over 180,000 retail outlets in the UK are especially focused on: 4-5 July 2025.

Expert, tailored guidance that consumers can trust is what makes independent retailers so essential for the British high-street – and HETAS Approved Retailers are no different. Over 65% of our local shops are independent, so it is vital that we help our neighbours, colleagues, and local experts more than ever withstand the colossal pressures they are facing.

By supporting the Independents’ Day UK initiative, HETAS is driving awareness and footfall to our network of local approved showrooms; trusted professionals with the right knowledge, skills, underpinned by HETAS training.

We’re encouraging our Retailers to join in celebrating the campaign in early July. Highulight your specialist services, showcase the benefits of professional independent advice, and demonstrate first-hand the excellence of your solid fuel appliances – including Cleaner Choice certified appliances.

Get involved 

Find out more about how you can support your local independents on the campaign website.

Join leading organisations such as the British Independent Retailers Assocation (bira) and the Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) this Friday July 4^th and Saturday July 5^th by celebrating your local independents.