The nature of retail in Cumbria is changing fast with many familiar shops disappearing and customers looking for more than just a purchase. That’s the message from the creator of […]
Category: Retail
School pals reunited on Stagecoach trip are stars of Christmas campaign
School friends reunited thanks to a Stagecoach bus trip after decades apart are now starring in the bus company’s Christmas adverts. Pensioners Brenda Parry and Barbara Chorley hadn’t seen each […]
Smart new look for the Cumberland’s Annan branch
The people of Annan have given an enthusiastic welcome to the town’s new-look Cumberland Building Society branch. The High Street premises reopened on Tuesday following a three-month closure for refurbishment. […]
Festive Carlisle pop-up shop to raise money for Children’s Cancer North
A special festive pop-up shop in Carlisle this November will raise funds for a cancer charity inspired by a little girl who has recently overcome leukaemia. Mandy Norwood will host […]
Capturing the Heart of Kendal: Wainwright’s Yard Staff and Owners in the Spotlight
A new series of photos is shining a light on the people who make Wainwright’s Yard in Kendal a welcoming place to shop, eat, and connect. A professional photographer has […]
Furness Farmshop opens its doors
The doors officially opened yesterday on the brand-new Roast Mutton Farm Shop at Killerwick Grange, Dalton-in-Furness, marking a significant expansion for the award-winning Cumbrian brand. More than 150 guests attended the launch […]
Decision to be made on future of Barrow town centre scheme
Councillors will be asked to consider whether to back a bolder and more ambitious transformation of Barrow town centre next week. Extra funding made available through Team Barrow means significantly […]
Cumbrian botanical fragrance company celebrates first Lake District stockist
A range of products by Cumbrian botanical fragrance business Cedar & Oak is now on sale at The Barn artisan gift shop and craft space in Hawkshead – its first retail stockist in the […]
Faye’s Haberdashery Opens New Store in Kendal’s New Shamble
After 14 successful years trading as Faye’s Sewing Box from an indoor market stall, local retailer Faye Walker has taken an exciting step forward and opened a new store in […]
Exciting plans for Workingrton’s new Hall Garden
West House, Cumbria’s leading care and support provider for children, young people, and adults with learning difficulties, is thrilled to announce that construction on their new Hall Garden development within […]
Funding for multi-million pound town centre scheme confirmed
Millions of pounds worth of government support for transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been confirmed following 12 months of uncertainty. The award of up to £13,476,700 will […]
Kirkby Lonsdale is Open for Business
Cumbria Tourism visited Kirkby Lonsdale today, meeting businesses, partners and community members and pledging its support following the recent fire and tragic events. Today many of Kirkby Lonsdale’s shops, cafes, […]
Auction house doubles in size with the addition of a second saleroom
An auction house on the Cumbria and Lancashire border has opened a second 1,300sq ft saleroom at end of last month (November). It doubles the size of 1818 Auctioneers base […]
Farrer’s introduces a new single-origin coffee for winter.
John Farrer & Co of Kendal, the UK’s oldest coffee roastery, has launched three new additions to its ‘Signature’ speciality coffee collection, especially for December 2024. Farrer’s ‘Signature’ speciality coffee […]
Grasmere Co-op relaunches following programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store
Grasmere’s Co-op relaunches following a seven-week programme of works and improvements to ‘transform’ the store. Co-op’s 1,350 sq ft convenience store, located in Broadgate, Grasmere, supports 10 local jobs and […]
Lakes Butcher hosts ‘‘Meat Matters – Diet & Lifestyle.’’
Robert Unwin, owner of the award-winning butchery Roast Mutton, Kendal, hosted an evening’s discussion with Dr David Unwin (Rob’s Dad), at Bakery at No4, Woolpack Yard, ‘‘Meat Matters – Diet & […]
‘Beat the expert’ – Cache4 to host free festive gaming event
Cache4 IT Solutions, a family-run computer shop in Carlisle, is bringing some festive fun to town this December with an exciting free gaming event for families. On Friday 6th and Saturday […]
Pop up shop to help fund charity kennel build
A Cumbrian charity is creating a pop-up pet shop to help raise funds for new kennels for rescued dogs. Eden Animal Rescue has already raised £121,000, towards the total of £500,000 to […]