A card and gift shop in the Wolverhampton village of Tettenhall has been crowned the winner of the Love Your High Street Valentine’s window display competition organised by Bira (British Independent Retailers Association)
Hugs & Kisses won the public vote with its creative Valentine’s display, securing a year’s free membership with Bira. Fussy Cow Boutique in Frodsham came second, with Glanvilles of Wadebridge taking third place. Both runners-up will receive 50% off a year’s Bira membership.
The competition, which ran from February 2 to February 15, invited retailers across the UK to share their Valentine’s-themed window displays on social media using the #LoveYourHighStreet hashtag. Members of the public then voted for their favourite displays.
Caroline Ranwell, owner of Hugs & Kisses, said: “We were absolutely over the moon to find out that we had won. It really made our day. To win a year’s free membership to Bira is fantastic for us, and I’m sure we will want to continue with our membership to take advantage of all the amazing benefits that come with it.”
Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre added: “Congratulations to Hugs & Kisses for their beautiful display, and to Fussy Cow Boutique and Glanvilles for their fantastic entries. It’s wonderful to see the creativity and passion that independent retailers bring to our high streets.
“These displays perfectly showcase why shopping locally is so special. Look out for more Love Your High Street campaigns in the coming weeks and months, as we continue to champion independent businesses throughout the year.”
The next campaign will focus on Easter, with further themed campaigns planned throughout 2026, culminating in Love Your High Street Week from November 9 to November 15.
For more information about upcoming campaigns and to download free marketing assets, visit: https://bira.co.uk/campaigns/lyhs/as-a-business
