Some much welcomed news that Boris Johnson delivered yesterday was that retail was allowed to reopen.

The Christmas period is so important for this industry, especially for independent shops.

In Teddington we are blessed with a number of great independent stores.

So here are some of the best in TW11 and what they offer you.

The Loft

The Loft is a family run Homeware and Gift Shop founded by Husband and wife team Nigel and Cheranne in September 2003.

The shop been a permanent fixture on Broad Street in South West London, for the past 17 years; which is no mean feat in today's climate.

They are proud to be a part of the Teddington community and to be one of many local and independently run businesses that are thriving in the area.

Since they opened their doors The Loft has built up an extremely lovely and loyal customer base, who return time and time again to explore the beautiful and innovative product ranges that are always being refreshed and updated.

The inspiring and ever-changing product offering that the The Loft is known for, is due to the vision and experience of it's founders.

The pair have lived in the Teddington area for many years and so their knowledge of the area, understanding their customers needs and wants and their past retail resumes, are all big reasons why The Loft has stood the test of time.

The team that support the Robinson's are vibrant and dynamic and contribute to keeping the loft current and providing a shopping experience that will not disappoint!

The Refill Larder

Launched in September 2018, the owners were motivated to open the Refill Larder by the lack of plastic-free options available for day-to-day household items and food in the local supermarkets.

They believe there is an appetite for change and since opening they've met many people locally that are fed up with the limited options available to cut back on plastic reliance.

The Refill Larder does more than ban plastic straws and bags and show supermarkets that consumers are keen for more plastic-free options.

The owners want the Refill Larder to ignite conversations about alternative ways to shop and ways to cut back on plastic on a day-to-day basis.

You can find the Refill Larder on the High Street.

Studio 148

Studio148 is an Independent Menswear Fashion Boutique located in the heart of Teddington, established since 2011.

They are a family run business and pride themselves on offering the best in customer service along with a superb choice of clothing and accessories to suit all tastes. All our luxury products are hand picked especially for you.

They ensure that our clients receive the most efficient and quality service they deserve, whether purchasing jeans/ trousers or sport jacket, so that the client receives 100% satisfaction with every purchase.

Nita Sharma –Director, Buyer & Styles of Studio148 Teddington - Since 2003 Nita has had considerable experience in fashion industry having worked in a customer driven environment throughout her career.

Nita believes building successful relationships has been an integral part of her work combined with a strong focus on fashion and styling.

She has also attended NHJ menswear styling course which has broaden her knowledge and ability of styling men with particular emphasis on dressing a variety of body shapes taking correct body measurement for tailoring, alteration and gaining an insight into wardrobe management.

The store is located on the High Street.