Small Yorkshire businesses could miss out on potentially millions of pounds in sales, with the news of the York St Nicholas' Christmas Markets 2020 being cancelled. Local artisan producers rely on this festive period to boost sales, more than ever with the pandemic. Last year's Christmas festival brought in £57 million and
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York initiatives support businesses following further store closures
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Company announced store closures on Friday, one of a dozen store closures in York. However, both Indie York and York BID initiates have been created to help support local businesses. The EWM company, who also own Jaegar, with stores located on Shambles and in St Helens Square face uncertainty, as the EMW chief executive Steven Simpson gave a statement. He said: “Stores will continue trading”
York Restaurant Festival returns
York residents are encouraged to go into the city to support restaurants and cafes as the York Restaurant Festival returns for the second time this year. From 12th-18th October, people will be able to attend over 50 eateries, collectively offering over 80 deals on a variety of set menus. Manager of the initiative, Chris