THE Great British High Street Competition celebrates the great work that is being done to revive, adapt and diversify Britain’s town centres. It’s one of a number of initiatives championing high streets as the cornerstones of the community. Council markets manager Nicola Martin has been shortlisted for the Market Champion category for work across the…
Romford town centre shortlisted for an award – and you can help us win it! Romford town centre has been shortlisted for an award in the Great British High Street competition. The Great British High Street campaign supports people and organisations working to revive, adapt and diversify high streets. It’s a not for profit organisation…
Bank of England encourages retailers to check banknotes over the festive period Retailers and businesses will be much busier than normal over the Christmas period and often employ temporary staff, so there is an increased risk of counterfeit banknotes being passed. To help protect your business, the Bank of England is encouraging all retailers to…
Top award for Bolton Market Bolton Market has scooped an energy efficiency award in a national competition. The market won the ‘Super Saver’ prize in the annual Love Energy Savings Awards, organised by Love Energy Savings, an energy tariff comparison website. It beat competition from Sheffield’s Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Reading Buses and Spectrum Yarns. The…
Market makes history as first licensed bar opens. Visitors to Bury’s award-winning Market can now raise a glass to another piece of history with the opening of its very first licensed premises. DollizBar has opened its doors for the first time in the indoor Market Hall, and promises to draw even more customers to the…
The Sunderland Frost Village She’s Gott It are proud to be working closely with Sunderland BID to present an exciting opportunity to local market traders in Sunderland this Christmas. Sunderland’s Frost Village returns on Keel Square for a second year along with the Ice Rink and Aprés Skate bar serving snacks and drinks from Monday…
The StartUp Britain Bus will be visiting Romford Market on Friday 14 October to provide practical information and advice for entrepreneurs who are thinking about starting, or have recently started a business. The London Borough of Havering have partnered with the Start Up Britain team as part of a wider programme to support people in…
Recommend a wholesaler and you could win a FREE full page advert for YOUR market. We understand that wholesalers are an integral part of the Market industry and maybe not enough emphasis is given to this particular sector. Simply put though, if these wholesalers go out of business it will have a knock on effect…
Harborough Market Traders Back Campaign to be named Best Market Town Market Harborough has been entered into a national competition looking for Britain’s best high street. A winning entry would see the town receive thousands of pounds for investment. The Great British High Street Awards is now in its third year and is a nationwide…
Magic moment for market shopper At the impressive age of 92, Rene Whiteside of Thornton Cleveleys claims “I’ve never won a thing in my life.” During a recent survey at Fleetwood Market, Rene gave her thoughts about shopping at the seaside shopping experience.“I have shopped here for many years now, travelling once (or maybe even…