THE UK’s dynamic markets are back in business and offering exciting new options for visitors, so welcome to issue 240 and in it you will find: Ellie Gill’s column on the changes of the last two years. The latest Covid-19 advice for markets. Features on Fleetwood Market and Grimsby’s Freeman Street Market. All the news…

WE’RE BACK IN BUSINESS! The lockdown months have been tough, but as always our great industry has come through the dark months and is working hard to serve the public. Market Trade News is no different and our thousands of readers in market places and market halls across the land will be pleased to hear…

WE used to call it fast food. Those who had travelled to exotic eastern climes called it hawker food. These days it’s known as Street Food, but don’t get all grumpy-old-man over the trendy terminology, because this could help save our market places. Street food is increasing footfall from exactly the people we’ve been missing:…

Make sure that good practice is rewarded by casting your votes in the Oscars of the Market Place, says MTN editor, Dave Phillips YOU may have noticed that there is a very important election coming up — one in which it is vital that you cast your votes in order to secure a bright future…

NABMA’s One Day Conference 2020 is the setting for the biggest awards ceremony in our industry The Venue: Birmingham Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB MARKETS have been identified as a key influence in the vital and vibrant town and city centres of the future — a fact that’s been recognised by government, which…

  Traders are gearing up for their busiest time of the year, as folk flock to the markets to enjoy the special attractions laid on to pull in the Christmas shoppers. Dave Phillips investigates what’s happening this festive season  CHRISTMAS is a time for family, friends and festive fun. Everyone’s at home relaxed, wearing party…

It’s Scotland’s premier Sunday market, but Errol is much more than just a market, as MTN editor Matt Steele discovers THEY say all good things come in threes – and it’s a saying that was definitely proved true when I visited Errol Sunday Market recently. Errol has the reputation for being Scotland’s premier Sunday market,…

Members of the public are invited to comment on the development of a new masterplan for the town, which identifies how five priority areas could be improved in order to transform the centre of Northampton. The five areas are Marefair and Gold Street, the Market Square, Greyfriars, Fish Street and St Giles’ Street and Abington…

Business is booming for independent traders who have opened shops at the indoor Dundas Market in Middlesbrough.The market’s owners have focused on creating a community market with an emphasis on customer service and a welcoming and supportive environment for new traders. The result is a vibrant shopping destination where space is at a premium with…

The search is on for young Teessiders, with a great idea and an eye for business, who want to take part in a national contest. On 15 June Middlesbrough’s Dundas Shopping Centre and Indoor Market is holding a Young Traders Market, with the best businesses put through to a regional heat to compete for a…

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