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Bid to attract new independents
INDEPENDENT retailers in Birmingham are benefitting from a scheme to attract new brands to the city centre.
The Retail Development Programme, launched by Birmingham City Council, aims to support existing retailers, as well as attract new independents, with financial assistance and advice.
The city has often been accused of a retail offering that is too mainstream and it is hoped that this project will help shake off its 'clone town' image, with independent retailers attracting a new type of shopper.
INDEPENDENT retailers in Birmingham are benefitting from a scheme to attract new brands to the city centre.
The Retail Development Programme, launched by Birmingham City Council, aims to support existing retailers, as well as attract new independents, with financial assistance and advice.
The city has often been accused of a retail offering that is too mainstream and it is hoped that this project will help shake off its 'clone town' image, with independent retailers attracting a new type of shopper.
Alec swaps life in the classroom for shop
A FORMER teacher has made the move into footwear retailing after noticing a gap in the market for reasonably priced children's shoes.
Alec Prentice has opened Peekaboo Shoes in Tadcaster, offering a range of footwear up to adult size three, all fitted by Society of Shoefitters trained staff.
He said: 'My wife and I have been interested in starting up our own business for some time and, as parents ourselves, we know the challenges of trailing around trying to find the right shoes for your kids."
A FORMER teacher has made the move into footwear retailing after noticing a gap in the market for reasonably priced children's shoes.
Alec Prentice has opened Peekaboo Shoes in Tadcaster, offering a range of footwear up to adult size three, all fitted by Society of Shoefitters trained staff.
He said: 'My wife and I have been interested in starting up our own business for some time and, as parents ourselves, we know the challenges of trailing around trying to find the right shoes for your kids."
