Nicola Venetia Steele Celebrates First Anniversary
Nicola Venetia Steele’s boutique has enjoyed its first year on Bridgend’s bustling...
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Category: Retail
Cardiff’s John Lewis Carpark Full Again
A good indicator for how well the retail sector is bouncing back is to measure capacity, or lack...
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One To Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon
Scanning the Watches of Wales website today, as you do, and came across this beautiful Rolex...
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Secret Courtyard Breathes New Life Into Cardiff Arcades
Plans have been revealed for a new ‘hidden’ courtyard in the heart of Cardiff’s historic Castle...
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Cowbridge Update
There have been a few developments in Cowbridge recently. Long-time resident Bare Foot Studio has popped its trainers on and headed for new, larger premises in Llandow. I suspect a lease renewal (and a request for higher rent)...
Read MoreTesco Gets Complicated
You know Tesco (well, any business) has lost the plot when it starts over-complicating its marketing. On a recent visit to the Tesco store in Penarth I was greeted by a pop-up display and information leaflets about the...
Read MoreSmall Business Saturday
Quite a bit of fuss is being made about Small Business Saturday in Wales. I can’t really get that excited about it – despite the hype. Welsh small businesses, particularly high street retailers, need the...
Read MoreFree Parking Encourages #ShopLocal
Apparently over 25 councils have agreed to allow free parking on December 7th in the interest of supporting Small Business Saturday. Sorry if I don’t run around the office whooping for joy. Laudable as it is, perhaps a...
Read MoreThe Queen B Penarth celebrates
Congratulations to The Queen B. The boutique business on Penarth’s fashionable Stanwell Road celebrated four years in business on Saturday, 5th October. Lots of customers dropped in to celebrate with the team and enjoyed a...
Read MoreCrombie is back in Cardiff at Hawkes
The iconic clothing brand Crombie returns to Cardiff. Russell Scott-Lawson, owner of Hawkes (previously Hawkes Essentials), has a well-earned reputation for only selling the very best in his stylish shop in Cardiff’s...
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