Retail

Retail

Shopkeeper Closes Shop After Taking Just £4.50 in a Day

Natasha Whiting, 35, owner of Hidden in Bath, recently made the tough decision to close her shop early after a particularly challenging day in which she only took £4.50 in sales. Hidden, which specializes in British-made …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Co Op

Former Garage Site Transformed into New Village Co-op

The former Crossway Garage site in Coleford, near Radstock, is set to become a new Co-op convenience store, owned and operated by longtime locals Chris and Barbara Osborne. The couple, who have run businesses in the area for …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Exurbia

New Boutique Lifestyle Store Opens at South West Farm Shop

A stylish new home and lifestyle boutique, Exurbia, has opened its doors in the picturesque Devon countryside near Cullompton. Located within the charmingly converted farm buildings at Fordmore Farm Shop and Café, Exurbia …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Lidl

Lidl Reveals Plans for New Supermarket in Cheddar, Somerset

Lidl has unveiled proposals to build a new supermarket in the Somerset village of Cheddar. The German discount retailer aims to construct the store off the A371 Upper New Road, a site designated by Somerset Council for …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

Historic Somerset Business Rescued from Closure

One of Somerset’s oldest and most treasured businesses, Overt Locke, has been saved from closure. Located on West Street in Somerton, Overt Locke has been a cornerstone of the town since 1925, offering a wide range of tools, …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read