What does Scarborough want from its new market? EXCITING £2.7m plans to transform Scarborough’s historic market are moving forward and partners in the project want local people to get involved. They want to speak to shoppers, stallholders, local businesses and residents about what they want to see change. The feedback they get will feed…
Over the past ten years, shopping has undergone a dramatic change, triggered by the rise of online shopping, discount retailers and out of town retail parks. In 2013, Asda, which is owned by American retail giant Walmart, participated in the UK’s version of Black Friday, with most of the major retailers such as Marks &…
On November 30th the Food Standards Agency (FSA) celebrate the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme’s (FHRS) fifth birthday. These days 70% of consumers recognise the distinctive green and black rating sticker. 93% of businesses have already achieved a rating of 3 or more with research showing that ratings of 3 to 5 are acceptable to consumers.…
He won’t need his wellies but our Market Manager Julian Brent, will be making a splash when he plunges into the Dunk Tank in aid of Children in Need, at Fleetwood Market this Saturday 14 November. Julian says: “I believe Children in Need is a great charity and some of our thoughtful market traders here…
Pop-up restaurant nights with celebrity chefs have been added to the menu for Bolton’s Winter Festival. Former BBC Masterchef finalist Jackie Kearney and Manchester chef Robert Owen Brown will join 2015 Masterchef winner Simon Wood and Great British Bake Off finalist Luis Troyano for a series of Christmas-themed cookery events. The festival, organised by Bolton…
“Christmas Market at Tate Modern” 20th November – 23rd December 2015 The Tate Modern Christmas Market brings the real Christmas feeling back for the second year to this magnificent location. Experience a taste of what a traditional, beautifully lit German style Christmas Market has to offer. Authentically decorated wooden chalets will sell a wide range of…
Kiosks are gradually being installed, and with utility work nearing its end shoppers and traders will soon see major signs of progress. A new recent development saw the arrival of the kiosk that will be used as a café by Walter Wright, who also runs the market’s roundabouts. Another, which was installed a few weeks…
Northampton’s Christmas lights will be switched on, on Thursday 19 November, with fun from 5.30pm in the Market Square. Heart FM will start the countdown and EastEnders star John Partridge, along with his pantomime pals from the Royal and Derngate and the Deco, will flick the seasonal switch to light up the streets of Northampton…
Autumn Fair 2015, organised by i2i Events Group, saw the launch of the Buyers Power List 2016 awards at an exclusive reception held on Tuesday September 8 at the Seasons Club VIP lounge. The awards, launched for the first time at Autumn Fair last year, are designed to celebrate, reward and recognise the contributions of…
Oldham Council’s Licensing Panel has approved a report that would see Shaw Market remain on Market Street permanently. The decision was made following the end of a consultation period with residents, traders, business owners and other interested parties. Back in August the local authority approved the market’s temporary new home in a bold bid to…