Queen's Jubilee: Wrexham becomes Wales' seventh city
Some business leaders call it a "no-brainer" while politicians raise concerns over the cost.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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Optimism in Mold and Wrexham as other UK High Streets suffer post-Christmas slump
ONE of North Wales' major shopping towns is bucking the trend as many UK High Street businesses experience a post-Christmas slump - and there are…
Source: leaderlive.co.uk
Wrexham businesses 'delighted' to welcome customers back one week since reopening
Last week on April 12, all remaining shops reopened, completing the phased reopening of non-essential retail. The Leader previously spoke to businesses on the day of re-opening as excitement was in the air and shoppers flocked back to the stores they have missed during lockdown. Staff welcomed back customers and queues for Primark and the like stretched up Regent Street with clothes shoppers keen to make up for lost time. Rob Clarke, owner of Mad4Movies based in Wrexham Butchers Market, said he's missed seeing his customers more than anything else. He said: "It's [the lockdown] been...
Source: leaderlive.co.uk
Businesses to reopen and families reunite as Covid restrictions set to ease further
BUSINESSES are gearing up to open their doors today (Monday) as restrictions begin to ease. After months of uncertainty, all remaining shops can reopen from today, completing the phased reopening of non-essential retail. The Hippy Shop in Mold is just one small independent retailer that is keen to open up their doors once again. RainbowBiz CIC is a multi-award winning social enterprise running several projects, both online through the pandemic and also slowly restarting some projects in person. This work is primarily funded by the trading arm of the enterprise which is the Hippy Sho...
Source: leaderlive.co.uk
Retailers geared up to reopen ahead of England despite fears they will be 'honeypots' for shoppers
RETAILERS in Wrexham and Flintshire are geared up and ready to open when it is safe to do so - despite fears that they could become 'honeypots' for shoppers from across the border in England. First Minister Mark Drakeford said that, if the coronavirus situation continues to improve, then it is likely that non-essential retailers could be permitted to open in Wales ahead of those in England. But he said the downside could be an influx of shoppers from areas with higher rates of infection in England. However, business leaders in North East Wales don't think this will happen - they are r...
Source: leaderlive.co.uk