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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 Ireland and Northern 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

Azaan & Ashir

Azaan & Ashir

Owners, 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.”
Danny Lafferty

Danny Lafferty

Owner, 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.”

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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