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£200. That is how much our shop rent has just increased by each month. Overnight it has gone from £720 to £920. Transparency is important to us, so to put it into perspective, that extra £200 in rent actually means we need to take around £600/700 more in sales every single month just to stand still. Running a small high street shop is not always as easy as it might look from the outside. For a big company that might not sound like much, but for a small independent shop it rea

If you grew up in the 90s, chances are sweets were a huge  part of your childhood. From after school trips to the corner shop to swapping favourites in the playground, retro sweets weren’t just treats — they were memories. The good news? You can still enjoy many of those classic sweets today, and they’re just as fun (and tasty) as you remember. Here’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane with some of the most loved retro sweets from the 90s and why they still make the perfect tr

In the UK, Wine Gums  were created in 1909 by confectioner Charles Gordon Maynard and despite their name, they’ve never  contained wine or alcohol. The names like “Port” and “Sherry” were simply a cheeky marketing idea!

In the delightful realm of sweets, fascinating stories often lurk behind the names of our favorite treats. One such sweet, "poor bens," stands out not only for its unique flavor but also for the amusing tale behind its name. Have you ever pondered how these delightful candies got their unusual designation? The story centers around a brave soul who first tasted these sweet, a dedicated tester whose determination contributed to the name of an entire confection. This post will u