Blow to Bath as Beloved Independent Pet Shop Closes Its Doors Tuesday, September 23, 2025 bath pets petshop closure moorlandroad independent smallbusiness retail community localeconomy In a heartfelt announcement, Park Pets, a beloved independent pet shop in Bath, has confirmed it will close permanently after failing to finalize a sale with a prospective new owner. The shop, nestled in the bustling Moorland … Read More
Somerset's Top Lifestyle Businesses Honoured at Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025 Sunday, September 21, 2025 somerset muddystilettos lifestyle awards hospitality indiebusiness food retail tourism fashion Somerset’s finest lifestyle businesses have been celebrated at the prestigious Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025, which highlight the best independent shops, eateries, and service providers in the region. This year’s awards drew an … Read More
Inside the Somerset Town Leading the High Street Revolution Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail entrepreneurship somerset localeconomy interimspaces revitalization Shepton Mallet is alive with community spirit. At the heart of the town’s market place stands a simple crate filled with free fruit for children—a small but powerful symbol of local generosity. Outside The Little Farm Shed, a … Read More
Inside the Somerset Town Leading a High Street Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail somerset entrepreneurship localeconomy revival interimspaces Shepton Mallet exudes a strong sense of community spirit. At the heart of the town, the bustling market place welcomes visitors with small gestures like a crate of free apples and bananas for children, placed outside The … Read More
South West Seaside Town’s High Street Struggles Amid Supermarket Expansion Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth highstreet supermarkets independentshops dorset retail economy localbusiness competition community Weymouth, a picturesque coastal town in Dorset, is renowned for its vibrant independent retailers, but local traders are growing increasingly concerned about the surge of major supermarket chains encroaching on their … Read More
Aldi Targets Somerset for Major Expansion, Including New Stores in Bath Friday, September 19, 2025 aldi somerset expansion bath retail supermarket investment jobs grocery uk Aldi has announced that Somerset is a key focus area in its ambitious £1.6 billion expansion plan spanning 2026 and 2027. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket operator revealed this during its annual trading update, outlining … Read More