High-street shops in Bournemouth are closing at an alarming rate, frequently down Commercial Road, whilst sales for charity shops in the local area continue to rise. Two of the three department stores found in the town centre, Debenhams and House of Fraser, have had their respective futures thrown in doubt after falling trading figures. This […]
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The Vintage Kilo lands on Bournemouth
Recycle, re-use, rummage, retro. Raving about clothes from decades gone by might be something your grandma is guilty of, but vintage is now undoubtedly all the rage. In a highly consumerism-driven society, a better way to benefit a budget, save the environment, and satisfy a craving for individuality in shopping and finding unique goods, is […]
Bournemouth businesses facing hardship at hands of changing shopping habits
The rise of internet shopping over recent years has seen a large number of Bournemouth’s shops closing their doors. Michele Troke, owner of Hollywillow Gifts in Moordown, is closing her shop at the end of February due to a downward trend in high street shopping. She said: “I do think that in a few years, […]