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Join the Nearby Family

The power of a recognised brand with complete independence. No membership fees, no long-term contracts, no one telling you how to run your shop.

165+ stores across Northern Ireland and Ireland

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Store launches, community events, fresh delis — life as a Nearby retailer.

WHAT YOU GET

Everything you need, never too far from home

Whether you're opening your first store or looking for a better partner, here's what Nearby means.

Complete Independence

Run your shop how you want. Set your own prices, choose your own promotions, make decisions that suit your customers.

No Fees

No membership fees. No marketing levies. No hidden charges. Your margins stay in your pocket.

No Long-Term Contracts

Stay because you want to, not because you're locked in. That keeps us honest.

Dedicated Support

A dedicated Business Development Manager who knows your store, your area, and your goals.

Central Distribution

S&W Wholesale's distribution network behind every Nearby store. Reliable supply, fair pricing, the range your customers want.

Marketing That Works

National brand recognition + local marketing support. Your store gets the benefit of the Nearby name without losing what makes it yours.

FROM THE NEARBY FAMILY

Don't take our word for it

Clive Eagleson

Clive Eagleson

Owner, Eagleson's Nearby, Portrush

“Changing to Nearby was completely stress-free. I've been trading with S&W for 18 years, and the relationship has always been easy and dependable. The strong supply, regular deliveries, and effective branding make it very rewarding to serve and support our local community with Nearby.”
Jennifer McQuillan

Jennifer McQuillan

Owner, Nearby Monaghan Street

“Nearby's flexibility enables us to remain independent whilst having the power of a strong symbol brand behind us. Their team are experts in sales and marketing which helps us to increase footfall and ultimately basket spend in store.”
Leigh-Ann Wilson

Leigh-Ann Wilson

Owner, Wilson's Nearby, Ballyclare

“We've honestly never looked back since choosing to go with Nearby. Their expert team is always there to support and drive our store to new heights.”

Three simple steps

From first chat to first day open. Straightforward, no pressure.

  1. 1

    Fill in the form

    Takes 30 seconds. We just need the basics so we know who's getting in touch.

  2. 2

    We'll have a chat

    No pressure. We'll learn about your situation, answer your questions, and you can decide if it sounds right.

  3. 3

    Join the Nearby Family

    If it's a good fit, we'll have you up and running quickly — with your dedicated BDM by your side from day one.

ALREADY WITH ANOTHER SYMBOL GROUP

Thinking about switching?

Many of our retailers came from other symbol groups. Here's what they were looking for — and what they found with Nearby.

WITH OTHER GROUPS

The way it usually goes

  • No: Rigid pricing set by head office
  • No: Mandatory promotions that don't suit your area
  • No: Membership fees and marketing levies
  • No: Long-term contracts
WITH NEARBY

How we do it

  • Yes: Set your own prices for your customers
  • Yes: Choose which promotions work for your store
  • Yes: Zero fees — no exceptions
  • Yes: No long-term contracts — stay because it works

YOUR DEDICATED TEAM

Real people, not a call centre

Every Nearby retailer gets a dedicated Business Development Manager who knows your store, your area, and your goals.

Your Store, Our Symbol, A Partnership that works.

LET'S TALK

Interested? Get in touch.

No commitments, no hard sell. Just a conversation about whether Nearby is right for you.

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