Independent Thinking - Exploring a new era for retail and the high street
A podcast exploring a new era for the high street - we discuss how bricks and mortar retail is evolving across the UK, and why the 'death of the high street' is far from inevitable. Join us as we go behind the scenes of inspiring retailers and shops you love, speak to industry experts making their predictions for the future, and hear from those at the heart of it all, sharing stories about how they started, how they continue to evolve and why they believe in their local high street.
Independent Thinking - Exploring a new era for retail and the high street
The power of resilience in retail and why coffee shops are the cornerstones of our communities with Lovecrumbs, Edinburgh (St Stephen Street Series)
In today’s episode, we continue our St Stephen Street Series with Lovecrumbs, or Mini Lovecrumbs as their shop at number 22 is known. Mini Lovecrumbs offers a cosy nook on the street to escape into a large slice of cake and a cracking cup of coffee.
We chat to founder Hollie, about their story so far, the importance of coffee shops in a community, and about how resilient she’s been in overcoming the many challenges that 2020 continues to throw at small business.
Hollie mentions an incredible array of local businesses in the episode:
Artisan Roast (Coffee Roasters/Coffee Shops): https://www.artisanroast.co.uk/
Herman Brown (Vintage Clothing): https://hermanbrown.co.uk/
Company Bakery: https://www.companybakery.com/
Smith and Gertrude (Wine Bar and Wine merchants): https://www.smithandgertrude.com/
Edinburgh Food Studio (Restaurant): http://www.edinburghfoodstudio.com/
Nice Times Bakery: http://nicetimesbakery.com/
Mary’s Milk Bar (Ice cream Parlour): https://www.marysmilkbar.com/
Century General Store (Cafe/Events space and Lifestyle): https://www.centurygeneralstore.com/
The Atlas Works (Glassware): https://the-atlas-works.com/
Steph Liddle Ceramics (Ceramics): https://www.stephliddle.com/
Golden Hare Books (Bookshop): https://goldenharebooks.com/
The Method (Lifestyle/Treatment Space): https://themethodonline.com/
Treen (Clothing and Lifestyle): https://shoptreen.com/
Bon Tot (Childrenswear and Lifestyle): https://www.bon-tot.com/
Pyrus (Florist): https://pyrusbotanicals.com/
Stag Barber Co (Hairdressing): https://stagbarberco.com/
Timberyard (Restaurant): https://www.timberyard.co/
Lily West (Florist): https://lilywestflorist.co.uk/
The Free Company (Supper Clubs and Food boxes): https://www.the-free-company.com/
Iain Mellis (Cheese Shop): https://mellischeese.net/
Mothership (Drinks to order and Bars): https://mothershipscotland.com/
Noto (Restaurant): https://notoedinburgh.co.uk/
Aizle (Restaurant): https://www.aizle.co.uk/
The Little Chartroom (Restaurant): https://www.thelittlechartroom.com/
Homer (Homewares and lifestyle): https://www.athomer.co.uk/homer-edinburgh
Bennett’s and The Blue Blazer (Pubs): https://kilderkingroup.co.uk/