Shoppers stopped and stared as umbrella- waving protesters unveiled banners in Queens Market, Upton Park, East London. Chanting ‘Make the roof – waterproof’ they demanded immediate repairs to the Queens Market roof. Some two hundred traders work in the vibrant hundred year old market. But there are complaints of damaging leaks in rainy weather. In…
NABMA’s best ever Conference? Well the comments of delegates and the analysis of the Conference survey forms certainly point to that conclusion. A record number of delegates enjoyed a varied programme of presentations, excellent networking opportunities and a varied Market Place Exhibition. The Conference started with NABMA’s AGM which saw the Constitution changed to allow…
Market Place is a bespoke, highly successful and innovative company providing a range of services to the markets industry. Founder of the company, Allan Hartwell, introduced the first European Market to this country back in July 1992 and now Market Place (Europe) operates around 70 continental and special event markets each year throughout the UK. …
London, UK – October 20, 2015 – Bakers Basco, providers and controllers of an industry standard bread basket and dolly solution, has implemented a GPS tracking device into its equipment, as part of the company’s latest effort to combat the unauthorised use of its equipment. Bakers Basco has partnered with GPS tracking service provider…
Brixton Village and Market Row has been nominated for the prestigious Time Out Love London awards, following an intense four-week nomination stage. The awards are designed to help Londoners showcase the best bits of their area and last year saw 250,000 people vote, showing passion for their postcodes. Businesses were given the opportunity to submit…
St Helens based independent toy specialist seal expansion deal ToyWorld North West, St Helens leading independent toy specialist based in St Mary’s Market are delighted to announce that terms have been agreed with St Helens Council allowing the company to expand into larger premises and extend their diverse product offering. A new lease has been…
Youngsters are invited to join our creative crafters; Mary, Tom and Friends at their stall in the main hall at Fleetwood Market this hair-raising Halloween. Visit cold blooded Catherine from 10am onSaturday 31 October for fiendish fun making haunting Halloween creations to take home. There’ll be plenty of tricks and treats in store at the famous seaside…
Imagination & Innovation Last week I was invited to attend the ‘Test Towns’ competition in Huddersfield, an initiative which rewards the imagination and innovation of young entrepreneurs. As the co-founder of The Teenage Market, I was asked to come along and judge the standard of products put on display by the young creative traders, who…
These days catering businesses are building sustainability into their processes, as much to protect themselves from the winds of globalisation and climate change as to make a moral stand. Here’s how you can make your food stall more sustainable. Control your portion sizes. Food left on the plate often goes to landfill and generates methane…
Authentic flavours from across the world are set to create tempting aromas in Durham Market Place from Thursday to Sunday as the Durham International Street Market arrives in the city centre. Visitors to the four day market will be able discover traditional dishes from countries including Morroco, China, Spain, France, Hungary and Poland. There will…