Archive for January, 2012

A new market force for Docklands

A new market force for Docklands

| January 31, 2012

There’s nothing here now but if siblings Stephen and Niki Filipovic fulfil their dream, this is the site for a dynamic and chic Saturday market.

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New street market planned in Enfield

New street market planned in Enfield

| January 31, 2012

Enfield Council has outlined plans to establish a new street market near the entrance to Ponders End Park in the Spring.

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Stall holders react to Leeds Kirkgate market plan

Stall holders react to Leeds Kirkgate market plan

| January 31, 2012

Traders at Europe’s largest covered market have expressed concerns over development proposals drawn up for Leeds City Council.

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Artisan markets are lovely, but they ain’t going to save the economy

Artisan markets are lovely, but they ain’t going to save the economy

| January 31, 2012

The days when ordinary people sold their own produce and bought the produce of other ordinary people are long gone.

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UK retailers fail to meet food and packaging waste pledges

UK retailers fail to meet food and packaging waste pledges

| January 31, 2012

Thousands of tonnes of fruit and vegetables, milk and yogurt are thrown away annually for being the wrong shape or size.

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North of England’s largest ever antiques and collectors fair

North of England’s largest ever antiques and collectors fair

| January 31, 2012

The first mammoth International Antique and Collectors Fair to be held at Event City, Manchester, takes place this Sunday, 5th February 2012, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

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Philippines Brings Stall Holders into Tax Net

Philippines Brings Stall Holders into Tax Net

| January 31, 2012

Tax inspectors in the Philippines will soon tighten tax controls for stall holders and small businesses in public markets

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London’s Columbia Road flower markets

London’s Columbia Road flower markets

| January 31, 2012

KNOWN for the freshest of fresh flowers, the Columbia Road markets are about a 15 minute walk from Old Street station located just inside the Tower Hamlets

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Hovingham Village Community Market Wins Countryside Alliance “Rural Oscar”

Hovingham Village Community Market Wins Countryside Alliance “Rural Oscar”

| January 31, 2012

Hovingham Village Community Market, Britain’s Greenest Market 2010 has scooped a “Rural Oscar” in the annual awards by the Countryside Alliance.

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Stallholders show flair at vintage fair

Stallholders show flair at vintage fair

| January 30, 2012

Shoppers took a step back in time when a new vintage fair was launched at Leicester Market this weekend.

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