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Penarthâs virtual marketplace is off to a great start â with orders already coming in THE success of Penarth’s virtual marketplace is already showing – with six traders already live, and many more signed up. A few weeks back, it was announced that traders in the area would be bringing their own Amazon-inspired virtual marketplace to the town – to support independents. The idea came about after Angelina Hall, co-owner with Cathy O’Doherty of Glass By Design, was racking her brain on how to help businesses in the area during the early days of the pandemic. Foxy s Deli and Cafe, Glass by Design, Apothecary 64, Gin64, Willmore s 1938 and Allen Sadler Hair Studio are the first who have enrolled to feature on the site – 22 other businesses have signed up already.
AFTER a tough year for businesses across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, one Welsh town is seeing traders come together with an innovative idea to support their high street. Over the next few weeks, business owners in Penarth will be asked to join a virtual marketplace. The idea, which will exclusively feature independent businesses in town, is the first of its kind in Wales. There are already 170 traders interested in taking part. The idea came about after Angelina Hall, co-owner with Cathy O’Doherty of Glass By Design, was racking her brain on how to help businesses in the area during the early days of the pandemic.