Retail & Business

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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 […]

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Four Sisters Distillery to release first Christmas advent calendar

Salford’s Four Sisters Distillery is set to release its own advent calendar this year – with a miniature bottle of […]

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“It’s just a celebration like everything else” – Salford business react to National Own Business Day

Salford business owners have welcomed National Own Business Day, which honours those who have set up their own companies across the country.

Burgerism's food at Trof, NQ, Credit: Mia Duthil-McArthur

Salford takeaway-only burger joint teams up with NQ restaurant for in-house dining

Salford-based delivery joint Burgerism has collaborated with Trof, a Northern Quarter based restaurant, to provide an in-house burger dining opportunity.

Refill Station at The Dispensary

“We’re fighting convenience” – Salford’s first zero waste shop hosts its own clothes swap event

The Dispensary, which is widely regarded as Salford’s first zero waste shop, hosted its very first clothes swapping event over the […]