Dave Foulstone, of The Little Lotion company, pictured ahead of the business' shop launch at Mansfield Four Seasons Shopping Centre, earlier this year. The Little Lotion company had previously run stalls and operated from smaller premises before taking the plunge and opening a town centre shop. Owners Dave and Katy sell handmade bath bombs and self-care products, with options for children and adults. And before moving into their unit, they had also completed several successful stints at the shopping centre's pop-up shop, supporting new businesses by getting a feel for a shop before signing a lease.placeholder image
Dave Foulstone, of The Little Lotion company, pictured ahead of the business' shop launch at Mansfield Four Seasons Shopping Centre, earlier this year. The Little Lotion company had previously run stalls and operated from smaller premises before taking the plunge and opening a town centre shop. Owners Dave and Katy sell handmade bath bombs and self-care products, with options for children and adults. And before moving into their unit, they had also completed several successful stints at the shopping centre's pop-up shop, supporting new businesses by getting a feel for a shop before signing a lease.

Nine 'favourite' independent retailers across Mansfield and Ashfield

July is Independent Retailer Month, a global “shop local” campaign – and to celebrate, we are sharing more ‘independent’ suggestions from across the Mansfield and Ashfield area.

Independent Retailer Month is a shop local campaign that runs annually throughout July across the world.

The campaign aims to encourage consumers to shop at independent businesses – highlighting their positive, social and economic impact.

Following on from the first popular 13 suggestions, your Chad has compiled a list of more independent recommendations from readers.

This is by no means an exhaustive or ordered list, but covers nine popular independent suggestions from across Mansfield and Ashfield.

And we would love to hear about more independent retailers, so please feel free to share your favourites.

Here are nine additional “highly-recommended” shops…

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