Retail

How the shopping experience beats any online spending spree with Laura Read of Westquay

Westquay in Southampton is conveniently located in the heart of the city and Laura Read, Centre Manager, is at the heart of the shopping centre. Laura’s parents still... READ MORE »

Fordingbridge farm shop finds new family through Vail Williams

Fordingbridge farm shop, a family-run shop on the western edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, is being opened with new occupiers.  The shop is being taken over by... READ MORE »

Last post for dress shop donations as Romsey shop tries to reunite clothes with owners

Owner Simon Wills opened Change Of A Dress on Bell Street in December 2020, giving locals the opportunity to buy ethically and sustainably with our huge range of nearly... READ MORE »

Fishing net zero! Pet brand Tangle unites with charity to remove ghost nets from the ocean

Sustainable dog products brand Tangle has declared war on ghost nets in UK waters.  The company has teamed up with Ghost Fishing UK, a charity dedicated to removing... READ MORE »

Sign up for Southampton Christmas Market as S&D Leisure put out the call for traders

All right, we know that it's not even summer yet - but the company behind Southampton Christmas Market is already looking for traders who would like to be part of this... READ MORE »

How to file an application for seasonal stalls at Basingstoke museum markets

The annual Basing House summer market sets up in late August and independent business owners are invited to apply from April. There is traditionally live music and... READ MORE »

Online business is booming in Bournemouth, home to Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce company

More than a fifth of all retail purchases are expected to take place online in 2023 according to Forbes. E-commerce may have boomed during the pandemic, but it’s also... READ MORE »

Sustainable fashion labels aim for cultural change with similar measures for accessories, toys, beauty products and foodstuffs

Go into a supermarket and you'll see 'traffic light' labels indicating fat, sugar and salt levels on lots of food products. It's all about helping shoppers to make... READ MORE »