Edinburgh-born jewellery brand, Laura Bond is set to open its flagship store, located on Thistle Street in Edinburgh on Saturday 9th of September. Previously available online only, the new home of Laura Bond will allow customers to receive the full brand experience in person for the first time. The new headquarters, in Scotland’s capital, will […]
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(L) Zoe Russell, Lidl Northern Ireland buyer and (R)Gillian Castles, Holmes Bakery account manager A bakery in Co Armagh has won a £200,000 deal to supply sweet treats to Lidl Northern Ireland stores. Holmes Bakery has been in business since 1937 will add three new team members to it’s 20 person strong workforce as a
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Small businesses are being offered the chance to take over a shop on Oxford Street, rent-free, as part of a new project launched by Westminster City Council, in partnership with New West End Company. Called “Meanwhile On: Oxford Street”, the programme invites applications from innovative, cutting-edge and up-and-coming brands who will offer something exciting and
EE has brought the UK’s first Experience store to Cardiff’s Queen Street this week The national mobile network operator and internet service provider said the new concept “reinvents the role of the traditional phone shop”. It said it would enable shoppers to “get up close and personal” with the latest innovation and give the South
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The prestigious Scottish Independent Retail Awards celebrated its milestone 10th edition on Monday 10th July at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. This esteemed occasion recognised and applauded the outstanding achievements of independent retailers across Scotland. The event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and esteemed guests to honour the exceptional efforts of independent retailers who
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Co-founders of Meander Apparel (L) Jill Henry and (R) Steve Henry Meander Apparel, a sustainable outdoor clothing and lifestyle brand with its flagship stores in Edinburgh and London, has secured funding from the British Business Bank as it gears up for the launch of its crowdfunding campaign later this month. Co-founders Jill and Steve Henry
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Britain’s biggest sunbed chain has launched its latest salon at a highly anticipated new Scottish retail park. The high-spec salon was among the first outlets to start welcoming customers to the complex in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, following a £350,000 investment by Indigo Sun. Formerly the site of a pet food factory, the Barrhead Retail Park
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The anticipation is building as the Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2023 reveals its highly-anticipated list of finalists. This prestigious event, recognizing excellence and innovation in the retail industry, is set to take place on 10th July at the esteemed DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow. The Scottish Independent Retail Awards celebrate their 10th edition with the
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A new neighbourhood plan aimed at shaping the future of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter district is being put to a referendum next month. The plan is hoping to provide a blueprint for the development of the area over the following decade. The neighbourhood plan was initiated by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust in 2014 and has
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Retailers are threatening legal action against the Scottish Government after being left “out of pocket” by the latest delay to the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) – which will not now begin until October 2025 at the earliest. Mo Razzaq (pictured above), deputy vice president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, said it is now seeking
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