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Newcastle shop owner creates map to showcase area's independent businesses

28 May 2024

An indie shop owner in Ouseburn, Newcastle has created a map to showcase the area's independent businesses.
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Indie retailers urged to battle 2025 duty change

28 May 2024

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is calling on independent retailers to keep writing to their MPs to highlight the impact of the upcoming February 2025 duty change.
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Retail industry key recruiter of people from under-utilised sections of society

15 May 2024

A new report released on behalf of the Retail Sector Council has outlined the work that the industry is doing to create more career opportunities for people that would otherwise be... Read more…

Teacher and ice-cream store manager move from Australia to take over Halifax indie bookshop.

14 May 2024

A family of booklovers are moving from Australia to become the new owners of an independent bookshop in Halifax.
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Global Payments Report says consumer choice not just influencing but dictating the future of commerce.

14 May 2024

Worldpay’s 2024 Global Payments Report has revealed a transformative shift where consumer choice is not just influencing but dictating the future of commerce.
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Competition and Markets Authority says grocers need to prioritise accurate pricing.

13 May 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called on grocers to prioritise accurate pricing following a review of the way in-store prices are displayed.
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Leicester indie retailers defend ‘special’ city centre after M&S announces closure.

13 May 2024

Independent businesses in Leicester have praised the “uniqueness” of the city and its "vibrant" atmosphere after the news that M&S was set to close drew a... Read more…

Independent shops better than big retailers at surviving COVID in the UK

1 May 2024

Small shops have been more "agile" at fighting COVID sale slumps than chain stores, according to a new report.
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Bike shops and cyclists alike urged to gear up to take advantage of Local Bike Shop Day 2024

30 Apr 2024

The UK’s estimated 7.6 million cyclists are being urged to get on their bikes on Saturday May 4th and head down to their local independent bike shop, as many prepare special activities to... Read more…

Peterborough store selling solely local products looks to expand.

29 Apr 2024

A Peterborough store stocking products solely from local entrepreneurs said it is bucking the High Street trend and looking to expand due to its success.
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Family-run Polesworth fish and chip shop celebrates 40 years in business with half-price chips.

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It was four decades ago that Peter and Kika Savvas moved from Gloucester to Polesworth to take over the village chip shop. The couple were both born on the island of Cyprus and hoped the decision - a huge financial gamble - would help build a life for their children.

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Polesworth Fish Bar, located opposite the historic Polesworth Abbey in a building more than 250 years old has undergone huge changes. In 1995 the shop was transformed from a tiny takeaway with two fryers and little room for customers into a modern bright establishment with three fryers and a restaurant area. The shop changed again following the Covid pandemic and the addition of items to the menu such as pizzas.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s been 40 years. Things have changed so much in the village, and we have constantly tried to evolve to cater to changing tastes and people’s lifestyles,” says Peter.

“I remember at pub kicking out time in the 80s and 90s we would have queues out the door. It’s different now and things are tougher, for all small businesses, but one thing that remains the same is we have always provided food of the highest quality - that we as a family love to eat - and we are incredibly grateful for the loyal customers we have got to know over the years. Many of our customers now order online or call up to order.”

Polesworth Fish Bar has helped with local fundraising including school raffles, sponsoring local football teams, and supporting the village’s annual carnival.

To celebrate the birthday chips will be half-price in the month of April.

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