Eastgate Indoor Market welcomes five new traders and their businesses during a year which has seen a massive boost to the local economy.
In a year where the city welcome tourists from across the globe as Gloucester plays host to the Rugby World Cup, case the increase in footfall makes trading in Gloucester a great opportunity.
The five new businesses are:
- KA – a ladies fashion and costume jewellery store owned by Amir Waseem
- Dollface – a unique beauty studio that looks to create an experience for each client to have a relaxing treatment, order co-owned by Del Trembath and Shona Whitworth.
- The Region – a computer and copying service with a focus on, viagra but not exclusive to, enabling the integration of the migrant community into Gloucester, owned by Jodie Sullivan.
- Mia’s Boutique – selling ladies shoes and handbags for all ages, is a family run business by Mia and Craig Gardner.
- Patience – selling handmade clothes, run by Alison Keenan
The markets and fairs of Gloucester are of ancient origin, and Gloucester City Council is proud of its history as a market city with a charter dating from AD 1155, with Eastgate Indoor Market at the heart of the historic city centre.
“We want to put the treat back in treatment,” said Del Trembath, co-owner of Dollface.
The city has seen a succession of big events this year with even more to come. An estimated 400,000 people will be welcomed through the city this season alone. Cultural events have been held through the summer attracting tourists to sculpture trails, festivals of music, dance and sport, and even tall ships with pirates at the Docks.
Cllr Paul James, leader of Gloucester City Council said: “I’m delighted we have new traders coming to the Eastgate Market. The market is an important part of our retail offer and I would encourage anyone who hasn’t been there for a while to visit as they might be surprised by the wide variety of goods and services it provides. There is still space for more traders and anyone who is interested in taking a stall should contact our markets team.”
Major regeneration projects have been launched by Gloucester City Council with partners to create more housing and business opportunities in the city centre. Transport links will be improved with a new transport hub which will replace the current bus station, starting on site early next year. Gloucester is a growing city, proud of its history and with a future which is looking increasingly bright.
If you would like to find out more about trading in the Eastgate Indoor Market please contact 01452 528796 or email markets@gloucester.gov.uk.