In August, it relocated to a new site in the town s Gaol Lane, which also includes two ‘Duck Pods’ suitable for pop-up shops and held Covid-safe markets for local traders from the site.
When the second lockdown was announced, she had to move everything online, holding virtual markets that gave a platform for traders to video chat with customers and show off their wares.
“My background is as an artist, but I started Duck in Boots because I couldn’t find any local outlets for my work, she said.
“Lockdown meant we had to change the way we do things quickly, and we’re continuing to improve and expand on the online opportunities we can offer our suppliers, many of whom need to be able to work flexibly.