Monday, 30 January 2012

Friday, 27 January 2012

The business of recession

Many businesses large and small have closed down due to the recession.

It has had a huge impact on business as a whole over the past few years, however, lately we have also seen a rise in the number of new, independently owned companies starting up.

Lacies

Lacies a.k.a Fantasy Girl
Lacies, also known as Fantasy Girl is Folkestone's version of Ann Summers.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

How original...

View the list of the top 5 most original ideas for independent stores in the area.

Map it.

If you fancy going shopping in independent retailers in Canterbury be sure to visit these hidden jewels.

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Friday, 20 January 2012

Where do you shop?

Are independent retailers first on your list to visit when you go shopping?

What do small business' think of their bigger rivals

Independent traders have always had to compete with larger stores who can sometimes offer better bargains because they are able to afford the losses.

Independent bar closes down

Closing night of Utopia
The recession is affecting more than just the local stores in Kent after it led to the demise of a small Ashford bar.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Do the chain stores have an opinion?

Chain stores in the area give their opinion
 
Clothes, food, technology, home ware...
Every business has competition and for the independent retailers there biggest competitors are always the larger chain stores who offer more variety, sometimes at a better price.

Tourism keeps shops afloat

New store opens due to tourism
 Tourism in Canterbury is vital for business according to the manager of Fancy That of London and new store Mod & Rock.