Tag: Markets

Mary Queen of shops failed to save our stalls

Mary Queen of shops failed to save our stalls

| February 11, 2013

TV SHOPPING queen Mary Portas has run into a bit of “Barney Rubble” in her new attempt to revive a famous shopping street in London’s East End.

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The £100,000 plan to save Croydon’s market

The £100,000 plan to save Croydon’s market

| January 17, 2013

AMBITIOUS plans to revive Surrey Street market, which could involve its operation being taken over by expert private managers, have been published this week.

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InSwindon told to move market

InSwindon told to move market

| October 25, 2012

TOWN centre management firm InSwindon will have to move its ‘buzzing’, new street market in Havelock Square – because Swindon Council has banned street trading in that area.

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Market traders’ anger escalates

Market traders’ anger escalates

| October 8, 2012

WIGAN market traders have issued a ultimatum to the council in a dispute about rents and rates.

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Market stall sells human body parts – all for a good cause.

Market stall sells human body parts – all for a good cause.

| October 3, 2012

This pop-up meat stall selling HUMAN FLESH has become a crowd-pleaser at a one of Britain’s most famous meat markets.

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Markets must be the lifeblood of any great city

Markets must be the lifeblood of any great city

| October 3, 2012

War has ruined Aleppo’s souk, London’s street stalls face the threat of developers: in both cases, they must survive.

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Ipswich Market traders to stand their ground

Ipswich Market traders to stand their ground

| September 18, 2012

A battle was looming today over the future of the market after retail legend Sir Stuart Rose gave his recipe to boost the town centre.

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Young trainee market traders scheme

Young trainee market traders scheme

| September 15, 2012

Becoming a market trader is a great way to start your own business

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The Real Deal initiative at Clitheroe Market

The Real Deal initiative at Clitheroe Market

| September 15, 2012

Shoppers at Clitheroe market will be sure they are buying the genuine article thanks to a new campaign to stamp out sales of fake goods.

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Battle lines drawn over Middlewich artisan market

Battle lines drawn over Middlewich artisan market

| September 15, 2012

BATTLE lines have been drawn in the fight for Middlewich artisan market’s future.

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