18 February, 2008
What's on - Make your Mark with the Mall
Press Release
February 2008
Mall gives retail opportunity to new local businesses
As part of a nationwide competition, the Mall Romford is giving local businesses their first step in retail, for free.
In partnership with Make Your Mark and The Royal Bank of Scotland, the Mall ran a competition throughout December and January, offering 2 weeks free trading from a Retail Merchandising Unit (RMU).
'As a community Mall we have had this great opportunity to offer local businesses a start without the financial burden they would otherwise face. We hope we have discovered some new and unique products and helped local entrepreneurs realise their business ambitions.' Commented Peter Callagher, General Manager of The Mall Romford.
A local panel of judges chose 3 finalists, who will each trade for 2 weeks.
Let them eat bread.com starts off the first weeks of trading on Monday 18 February. For a two week period the RMU will become home to made to order cakes, handmade chocolates, bread and rolls, specialising in organic products and a range of to foods suit allergy sufferers.
Trading from Monday 3 March for 2 weeks will be 'Eva Diamond' selling a combination of hand made African clothes, shoes and accessories, together with black earth beauty products and speciality Nigerian make-up.
The third lucky hopeful will commence trading from the 17th selling a new age realm of incense sticks, fragranced granules, oils and burners.
One of these local traders will be chosen to go forward as Romford's winner to the national competition where they can win a further 6 months free trading, free business banking with The Royal Bank of Scotland and an exclusive place at the Oxford Summer School for retailers, worth over £10,000. Young entrepreneur and Apprentice winner Tim Campbell is one of the National judges.
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