Supported by your trusted wholesaler
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, award-winning 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. Not a call centre.
Central Distribution
Reliable supply through S&W Wholesale. Competitive prices, consistent stock, one delivery to manage.
Marketing That Works
Consumer promotions every 3 weeks, an award-winning marketing team, and category management support — all included.
From the Nearby family
Don't take our word for it
Leigh-Ann Wilson
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.”
Jennifer McQuillan
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.”
Clive Eagleson
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.”
Danny Lafferty
Nearby Creeslough
“Since joining Nearby as their 100th store, it has allowed us to become a trusted part of daily life in our community. Building strong connections with loyal customers and providing them with the essential products and services they need.”
Azaan & Ashir
Nearby Mountview
“We have received a lot of support from Nearby since joining. They make life very easy for us. Always there to support us when needed with smart sales and marketing strategies to help drive our business.”
Getting started
Three simple steps
Fill in the form
Takes 30 seconds. We just need the basics.
We'll have a chat
No pressure. We'll learn about your situation and answer your questions.
Join the Nearby Family
If it's a good fit, we'll have you up and running in no time.
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
- × Rigid pricing set by head office
- × Mandatory promotions that don't suit your area
- × Membership fees and marketing levies
- × Long-term contracts
With Nearby
- ✓ Set your own prices for your customers
- ✓ Choose which promotions work for your store
- ✓ Zero fees — no exceptions
- ✓ 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.
Let's talk
Interested? Get in touch.
No commitments, no hard sell. Just a conversation about whether Nearby is right for you.