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Housing developer makes move into new Fox Valley base
17 Dec 2024A profit for purpose housing developer responsible for helping people to move into their dream homes has completed a big move of its own by relocating to Fox Valley. NHQB-registered Forge New Homes has moved from their former base at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park into a new office at Maria House,...
Mayor visits East Ham’s Market Place as part of Small Business Saturday
11 Dec 2024The Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz OBE visited East Ham’s newest retail destination – the Market Place – to meet some of the brand-new businesses which have recently opened at the centre. The visit was part of the Mayor’s Small Business Saturday initiative aimed at championing small, local...
Crowds gather for Christmas lights switch on at Fox Valley
19 Nov 2024Thousands of visitors welcomed in the festive season at Fox Valley in north Sheffield at the weekend to celebrate the centre’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On. A packed afternoon and evening of entertainment and events was organised to mark the launch of the Christmas period at the busy shopping...
Family-run café adored by coffee lovers and brunch fans opens at Fox Valley
18 Nov 2024A family-run café that has proven popular with coffee lovers and brunch fans has opened at Fox Valley shopping centre. The Old George has been a hit with customers at their three other sites across Barnsley, Sheffield and Huddersfield. So much so that their unique brand of carefully-crafted coffee,...
Thousands gather to see TikTok stars Jess and Norma launch Christmas at Marshall’s Yard
18 Nov 2024Thousands of visitors gathered for a weekend of festive fun that saw local TikTok stars Jess and Norma officially launch Christmas at Marshall’s Yard shopping centre. BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter Sean Dunderdale and Pudsey the Bear got the crowd going and led the countdown before Jess and Norma...
Game changing town centre development celebrates 15th anniversary!
12 Nov 2024Morpeth’s award-winning Sanderson Arcade celebrates its 15th anniversary this week just as the centre prepares for the busy Christmas period. Sanderson Arcade was officially opened on 12th November 2009 by Dame Joanna Lumley OBE – 15 years later businesses, stakeholders and guests are joining the...
Global shoe brand Rieker officially opens at Sanderson Arcade with special offer
11 Nov 2024Global shoe brand Rieker – which specialises in fashionable and functional footwear – has officially opened a new store at Sanderson Arcade. The store opened its doors to the public for the first time on Monday morning and shoppers are in for a real treat this week to coincide with the launch. Customers...
International trade specialist moves headquarters to Marshall’s Yard
8 Nov 2024A firm which specialises in helping companies to navigate the complex world of international trade has moved its headquarters to Marshall’s Yard. CIE Services Limited has moved from Willoughton, Lincolnshire, to a brand new office at Britannia House at the popular Gainsborough-based shopping centre. The...
Fashion shop Weird Fish becomes latest retailer to join line-up at Sanderson Arcade
7 Nov 2024Lifestyle clothing and accessories specialist Weird Fish has become the latest retailer to join the exciting shopping line up at Sanderson Arcade. The company, which was founded more than 30 years ago and has over 15 stores nationwide, can be found in Sanderson Arcade in the old O2 unit and officially...
Mr Souvlaki brings a taste of Greece to Five Valleys
7 Nov 2024A new family run business inspired by authentic recipes passed down through the generations has launched at the popular Five Valleys market in Stroud this month. Mr Souvlaki is the brandchild of Ilias Alexeas who has chosen the growing street food market at Five Valleys for his third store – with...
A taste of Southern India at East Ham’s Market Place
29 Oct 2024New restaurant Dhe Chayakkada has opened at the Market Place in East Ham offering the fabulous flavours of Southern India in the new east London retail destination. The new family run restaurant joins a growing retail and restaurant line up in East Ham at the new development which can be found just off...
Mowchi opens at East Ham's Market Place
24 Oct 2024Mowchi, the rapidly growing café brand with successful branches in Mile End, Lakeside, and Bradford, officially opened its doors in East Ham's Market Place earlier this month. Known for its sleek interiors and unique offerings, this newest location brings a fully halal menu of Asian fusion delights,...
Pandora launches a retail first with independent store format in Sheffield and Stroud
23 Oct 2024Pandora – the world’s largest jewellery brand – has launched the company’s first independent department store collaboration, unveiling two new concessions at the award winning Sandersons Department Stores. The new concept has been unveiled this month at Sandersons at Fox Valley in north Sheffield...
Independent toy shop launches new Stroud store
22 Oct 2024Ducklings Toy Shop has unveiled its brand-new store at Five Valleys in Stroud this weekend – giving the growing business room to expand and offer a wider range in its new location. The Mayor of Stroud Cllr Tony Davey cut the ribbon on the new store which has doubled the town centre space the business...
Fox Valley shows commitment to community by teaming up with rugby clubs to sponsor local derby matches
22 Oct 2024Fox Valley shopping centre has shown its commitment to the community by providing sponsorship for a series of local derby rugby matches. The popular Stocksbridge-based shopping destination has pledged its support for a series of matches between Wortley and Stocksbridge rugby union clubs. The two teams...
Pandora launches retail "first" at independent department store in Stroud
21 Oct 2024Pandora – the world’s largest jewellery brand – has launched its first independent department store collaboration with a “store in store” concept in Sandersons Boutique at Five Valleys in Stroud. The bespoke branded area was unveiled with a special ribbon cutting at the store on Thursday October...
Global shoe brand Rieker opening new store at Sanderson Arcade
18 Oct 2024Global shoe brand Rieker – which specialises in fashionable and functional footwear – is opening a new store at Sanderson Arcade. The popular footwear retailer is launching their latest venture at the popular Morpeth shopping centre on Monday, November 11. The development has also resulted...
Pandora launches retail "first" at Sheffield independent department store
10 Oct 2024Pandora – the world’s largest jewellery brand – has today launched its first independent department store concession at the award winning Sandersons store at Fox Valley in north Sheffield. The stunning new concession can be found on the ground floor of the Fox Valley store where shoppers can find...
South Yorkshire charity opens new boutique store at Fox Valley
10 Oct 2024A charity dedicated to animal welfare has launched a new boutique store at Fox Valley in north Sheffield - with a focus on high quality and designer preloved clothing. Thornberry Animal Sanctuary is based on two sites in Sheffield and was founded in 1988. Since opening the charity has rescued thousands...
Fox Valley welcomes back Charlotte as she joins centre management team
9 Oct 2024Fox Valley shopping centre has welcomed a new member of staff to the management team. Charlotte Whittaker has joined as Centre Manager to cover the maternity leave of Claire Biltcliffe. She intends to take up the role of Assistant Centre Manager once Claire returns early next year. Fox Valley is familiar...
New Assistant Centre Manager joins Marshall's Yard team
8 Oct 2024A new Assistant Centre Manager has joined the team at Gainsborough's popular Marshall's Yard shopping centre. Rachel Brothwell will be working alongside Centre Manager Melissa Clement to run the busy shopping destination. Rachel has almost 20 years worth of experience in retail management and knows...
Marshall’s Yard achieves Silver Gilt success in regional “in bloom” awards
4 Oct 2024The green fingered team at Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough are celebrating this week after being awarded a prestigious Silver Gilt, in the annual East Midlands in Bloom Awards. The stunning displays at Marshalls Yard, include 36 hanging baskets which are planted every year by Needhams Nursery....
Fox Valley crowned gold winners at Yorkshire in Bloom Awards!
3 Oct 2024Fox Valley shopping centre in north Sheffield has earned the prestigious Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Award for the second year running - for the centre’s fabulous floral displays. The centre had a four-year break from entering the competition and returned with a gold award in 2023 with a second gold...
High praise for Market Cross as centre achieves “in bloom” silver gilt award
2 Oct 2024The team at Market Cross shopping centre are celebrating this week after their attractive floral displays achieved the sought after Yorkshire in Bloom Silver Gilt Award. The centre was described by judges as a “hidden gem, nestled opposite Selby Abbey” they praised the hard work of the team who...
Dog owner inspired by her canine friend Chester to launch doggy deli at Fox Valley
2 Oct 2024A dog owner has been inspired by her canine friend Chester to launch a new doggy deli business at Fox Valley. Barnsley woman Kirsty Baylis said her poodle/springer spaniel cross provided the inspiration behind her launching House of Chester in February this year. Kirsty has spent the last several...
Pandora and Sandersons partner to launch new concept concession
30 Sep 2024The world’s largest jewellery brand, Pandora is working with the independent department store Sandersons to deliver a brand-new concept concession at the retailers’ stores in Stroud and Sheffield. This is the first collaboration of its kind for Pandora and will bring a store-in-store experience...
Leading Gloucestershire legal team launch new Stroud office
26 Sep 2024The Specialist conveyancing firm Montpellier Legal has expanded its presence in the region with brand new premises at Five Valleys in Stroud. The team from the leading legal firm have now moved into their purpose-built new premises at the town centre development - adding Stroud to the company’s...
'One stop shop' for all your phone needs opens at Marshall's Yard
19 Sep 2024A 'one stop shop' for all your phone needs has opened at Marshall's Yard shopping centre in Gainsborough. Phone Outlet sells new and refurbished smartphones from top brands including Apple iPhone, Google, Samsung, Huawei and many others that they can often sell at cheaper prices. The store also...
Business offering vital advice to farmers and landowners launched in Penistone
18 Sep 2024A new business offering farmers and landowners vital advice on a wide range of issues has opened at Penistone 1. Woodcock Rural Surveyors Limited launched this summer at the commercial and office development in Penistone offering a wide range of services including guidance on such things as planning...
Work gets underway on latest phase of development at Five Valleys in Stroud
13 Sep 2024The latest phase of construction work at the Five Valleys centre in Stroud has started this month – delivering new retail, office and residential space in the heart of the town centre. The steelwork has been erected in the courtyard area at Five Valleys, it marks the start of this latest project...
Independent jewellers opens at new East Ham shopping destination
9 Sep 2024Blue Jewellers have opened their 439 sq ft unit at East Ham’s brand-new shopping centre, The Market Place – just off the busy High Street North. Husband-and-wife team, Can Uzan and Zeynep Senes, have experience in the industry spanning two decades and have brought their unique range to this part...
Surya Chamak brings a ray of sunshine to Stroud town centre
5 Sep 2024Jewellery brand Surya Chamak is the latest retailer due to open at Stroud’s Five Valleys centre with a brand-new store in the busy mall area. Owned by businesswoman Reena Gohil-Khetani the store will offer a curated selection of high-quality jewellery made from surgical stainless steel which is all...
Talented baker Faye launches new venture in Stroud
30 Aug 2024Talented home baker Faye Merrix-Jones has chosen Stroud’s Five Valleys shopping centre for the location of her brand-new business which is due to open later in September. Faye has built up a reputation among friends and family for her talent for delicious and imaginative occasion cakes. Now she’s...
A taste of Cuba comes to Five Valleys in Stroud
27 Aug 2024The popular Cuban street food trader Los Cubanos is the latest company due to join the fabulous independent food hall line up at Stroud’s Five Valleys. The team from the family run business are transforming the large unit next to the Artisan Baker into a little piece of Cuba - ready for a special...
Sponsorship deal helps to spread the word about John Crawshaw Butchers in Fox Valley
27 Aug 2024Thousands of people are hearing about the high-quality meats being served up by a long-established butchers shop thanks to a unique sponsorship deal with Fox Valley shopping centre. John Crawshaw Butchers has been serving high-quality beef, pork, lamb and other cuts to the people of Sheffield and beyond...
Unique Penistone venue expands to offer customers even more
22 Aug 2024A unique community venue that offers refills, delicious deli food, coffee and gifts has expanded to offer customers even more. All Is Good Yorkshire Ltd has grown in popularity and size in the three years it has been open in Penistone. Shortly after launching as a coffee shop and delicatessen...
Macarons and more on the menu for Josh’s new Stroud business venture
15 Aug 2024Talented pastry chef Josh Ambridge has expanded his Stroud business this month, with a brand-new venture launched at the town’s Five Valleys centre. Josh owns and runs the popular instore café at Sandersons Department Store at Five Valleys called Choux Bun Appetit. Now’s he has launched a second...
New aesthetics company which aims to help people to ‘feel your best’ opening at Marshall’s Yard
9 Aug 2024A new aesthetics company which aims to help people to ‘feel your best’ is opening at Marshall’s Yard. Sinful Skin Aesthetics, which specialises in a range of cosmetic treatments including dermal fillers, skin boosters and fat dissolving, is opening at the Gainsborough-based shopping centre on...
Business opportunity grows between shopping centre and local charity
7 Aug 2024Blyth Star Enterprises, which operates a horticultural day service at Stakeford Nurseries for adults with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities, was approached by Sanderson Arcade following a recommendation from a member of the shopping centre’s security staff. Located in the centre...
Talented Trek cyclists flying the flag for Fox Valley during adventures across Europe
5 Aug 2024A group of talented cyclists are flying the flag for Fox Valley by competing against some of the world’s best riders in competitions across Europe. The Trek Sheffield Fox Valley Cycling Team was launched in 2022 and is made up of 12 riders – a mixture of members of staff, ambassadors and customers...
Award-winning baby brand Pippeta opens office at Penistone 1
5 Aug 2024A baby brand that has won a number of awards for their unique hands-free breast pumps has opened an office at Penistone 1. Pippetaspecialises in making hands-free breast pumps that are designed to discreetly slip into a nursing bra, plus other mother and baby products such as nip cups, milk storage...
Business blooms for Sheffield florist with new Fox Valley store
1 Aug 2024Premium Sheffield florist Monica F Hewitt has expanded with a new store at Fox Valley in Stocksbridge as part of the centre’s popular department store, Sandersons. Monica’s at Fox Valley launched on Yorkshire Day (August 1st) with a special ribbon cutting from the Mayor of Stocksbridge, Cllr Alan...
New sponsorship opportunities unveiled for northeast businesses
31 Jul 2024The team at Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth have launched a brand-new package of sponsorship opportunities targeted at northeast businesses – as the award-winning centre celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. The Arcade attracts more than 60,000 customers every week and has recently celebrated the...
Vital employment charity that has helped hundreds of people to find a job commits future to Marshall’s Yard
25 Jul 2024A charity which specialises in helping people to overcome barriers in order to get into the workplace has committed its future to Gainsborough. Leading employment charity the Shaw Trust has just signed a lease extension at its Pattern Store office at Marshall’s Yard shopping centre meaning people...
Novelist cuts ribbon to officially open new town centre library in Stroud
23 Jul 2024Best selling Gloucestershire novelist Katie Fforde cut the ribbon today to formally open Stroud Library at its new location at Five Valleys in the heart of the town. It has moved from its old location in Lansdown to a more central and accessible site in the centre of the town. The formal launch was...
New B&M discount store in Marshall's Yard off to a flying start
22 Jul 2024Excited customers were welcomed into a new B&M store which officially opened its doors to the public at Marshall's Yard on Saturday. The shop has relocated from its former base at Lord Street into the former 20,764 sq ft Wilko unit - giving the company a larger and better site in the town. The relocation...
Savers renews lease on Stroud town centre store
11 Jul 2024The popular health, beauty and household retailer Savers has renewed the company’s lease on its Stroud town centre store – confirming its ongoing commitment to trading in the town. Savers is a popular addition to the town centre retail line up and part of the recently upgraded Five Valleys...