Retail & Business

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Worsley woman quit job and started dog confectionery business in pursuit of happiness

Rebecca ‘Bex’ Cain, 34, started ‘Lola’s Little Bakery’ in the first Covid-19 lockdown as she strived to turn her life […]

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“I’m already thinking of trying to sell or having to close”- Salford business owners face the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis

The cost of living crisis is forcing Salford businesses to make a choice whether to stay or sell.  Langworthy Road […]

“We’ve had pretty much new members on a daily basis” – The Salford community grocery helping with the cost of living crisis

“We’ve had pretty much new members on a daily basis” – The Salford community grocery helping with the cost of living crisis

Removing the worry for those not knowing where their next meal will come from is key to the work of […]

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“I wanted to make a candle range that was not harmful to the environment” – Irlam ethical candle business on the rise

A woman from Irlam has created her own business by selling environmentally friendly candles. Hayley Kelly, a mum of two, […]

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“It was like surviving basically” – Why Salfordians should shop independent this Christmas

Salfordians are being urged to pay a visit to their local, independent businesses before giving money to the big chains […]

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“If we go into another lockdown, it will fully stop us from serving people” – Salford’s hospitality businesses on new ‘Plan B’ measures

Salford businesses are being affected by the new Plan B measures with mandatory vaccine passports and further restrictions implemented. The […]