Tag archives for shop local
Food Crisis or Just Shop Local?
ROD WEBB Having lived through the pandemic and the more recent ‘egg shortage’, I’m a bit sceptical of media stories and government spin. During the pandemic we seemed able to…
Use it or Lose it
HIP Business talks to Steve Burton about running a hardware store in the current economic climate. The message is clear: Support your local traders or see them disappear. The Kings…
People of Hastings & St Leonards
Tony Jane and Harley Millward This week Kathryn Sutter spoke to Tony and Harley, owners of new independent gaming shop, Table Flip, based at 201 Queens Road, Hastings. My visit…
The HIP #ShopLocal List
During this second lockdown, HIP would love to support local shops offering delivery/online shopping during November with a #shoplocal list. Stay off Amazon and shop local for Christmas! If you…
Support Local
With Christmas fast approaching and retailers soon to open fully, East Sussex designers have responded to an appeal to help from leading business organisations, The Alliance of Chambers of East…
Go local for stress-free shopping?
The Covid lockdown has been good for some local shops. Not only were people avoiding crowded supermarkets and other chains, but they discovered that small shops could often supply things…
What can you buy in a convenience store?
HIP investigates one of the many convenience stores of Hastings and St Leonards Hastings and St Leonards are full of convenience stores, but people are not always clear what they…