Retail & Business

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“I will be working a minimum of 46 hours in just one week” – Retail and hospitality staff on working during Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching, many people who work in shops will be busier than ever, working to match the demand […]

"We'll definitely feel a hit" - What Salford shopkeepers think about building a Lidl on the site of Mocha Parade

“We’ll definitely feel a hit” – What Salford shopkeepers think about building a Lidl on the site of Mocha Parade

Residents have given a mixed reaction to plans to knock down a well-known Salford shopping precinct and build a new […]

Little Hulton District Centre (Image: S A Obaleye)

“l regret taking the loan” – Salford hairdresser regrets spending over half of £50K government hardship loan on online shopping

A Salford-based hairdresser has described her regret at taking a government hardship loan, available to small businesses struggling during Covid-19, […]

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“It has become part of the community” – Worsley florist on the impact of the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on many small businesses in Salford, but with Christmas just around the corner, […]

Bisi Apata. Copyright: Natacha Pires@ Salford Now

“The lockdown won’t stop us” – New Afro Caribbean store opens in heart of Eccles

A new Afro-Caribbean food shop, Busketi B Afro Caribbean Superstore, opened in Eccles Shopping Centre during the lockdown. Bisi Apata, 44, shop owner […]

"Art gives us purpose and aids our wellbeing" - Covid-19 Zoom art classes aim to turn lockdown into a colourful experience

“Art gives us purpose and aids our wellbeing” – Covid-19 Zoom art classes aim to turn lockdown into a colourful experience

Covid-19 Zoom art classes are turning lockdown into a colourful experience with new skills and challenges to be discovered. Hannah […]

The Seven Bro7hers Brewery in Weaste. Credit: Rachel Birtwistle

“If we can help, we’re more than happy to”: Seven Bro7hers Brewery offer free meals to end child food poverty

Seven Bro7hers are playing their part in ending child food poverty following recent government announcements regarding school meals. The Salford-based […]