Jessie Joe Jacobs plans a local Amazon to drive a buy local Tees business boom LABOUR S candidate for Tees Valley Mayor, Jessie Joe Jacobs has said she plans a local Amazon to spear-head a buy local revolution. Ms Jacobs said she aims to put a virtual market-place that connects producers and consumers at the heart of a new local economy. She said: We will create our own local Amazon and will have a buy local revolution. Ms Jacobs wants to create a Buy Local, Buy Social ethos geared to boosting business by giving a helping hand to local firms. She has a vision of a Made In Tees Valley’ stamp that is the proud hallmark that underpins a local business boom and promotes local produce on the national stage.
Young entrepreneurs set to showcase local brands with concept store at Teesside Airport
The store will stock around 20 local brands, covering everything from cosmetics, fashion and accessories
Amber Kotrri, left, and Erin Harper, right (Image: Stan Seaton Photography)
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In addition to the concept store, a brand new duty free is being added Picture: TEESSIDE AIRPORT SEVERAL independent retailers will stock products at Teesside Airport - as it is confirmed two Darlington businesses will launch a concept store in the departure lounge. Retailers from County Durham and the Tees Valley will supply stock to the airport s brand new retail space once a multi-million pound refit is complete. Darlington-based Rejoy and House of Zana will stock more than 20 brands including Bowe Organics, Thistle & Twine, Lielle Womenswear, Betty s Boudoir Sedgefield and OH Studio. It comes as the airport is undergoing a major refit which will see a brand new check-in area, security hall, duty free, bar, restaurant, coffee shop and departure lounge.