Shrewsbury has been named as one of the top retail centres in the region, with analysts ranking the town above the likes of Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa.
Business leaders in Shrewsbury are encouraging people to shop local this Christmas - as the town centre approaches full occupancy for the busiest time of the year.
An entrepreneur from Shrewsbury has launched a new online bike shop in time for festive gift buying. Discounted Bikes Shropshire is offering big price reductions on children’s bikes in the run-up to Christmas.
Sales in Shrewsbury have increased by 9% compared to last year, significantly higher than the UK town and city centre average – with the market hall reporting one of the busiest summers it has ever had.
People are being advised to use park and ride services when visiting Shrewsbury Food Festival on Saturday, with car parks in the town centre expected to be busy.
Shrewsbury Food Festival is taking place in the Quarry Park on 24th and 25th June. It is the 10th anniversary of the award-winning event, which attracts up to 30,000 people annually.
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