Local Businesses in Penarth have been nominated as most loved businesses for Love Local Day

John DaviesBusiness

Local businesses from across Penarth have been nominated as most loved as part of national ‘Love Local Day’. The annual event which began in 2019, takes place on February 14th and recognises the UK’s most loved local businesses. 

Businesses nominated include:

  • The Queen B
  • A B Snell & Son
  • Apothecary 64
  • Bar 44
  • Barnums
  • Bottle Top Bar
  • ener-chi
  • Florist 64
  • Fourways
  • Foxy’s Deli
  • Glass by Design
  • Griffin Books
  • Hamptons
  • Pearns Pharmacy
  • Penarth Eye Centre
  • Penarth View
  • Sweet Peony Floral Design
  • The Crêpe Escape
  • The Little Green Corner
  • Thompson’s Butchers
  • Windsor Fruit Stores
  • Zero Penarth

Thousands of nominations have poured in from across the UK over the last few weeks from over 170 towns and cities. Nominations for Love Local Day have highlighted the friendliness, helpfulness and exceptional service that local businesses have provided during the most challenging times for local communities, high streets, markets, towns and city centres.Dr Jackie Mulligan, Founder of ShopAppy – the organisation behind the UKs Love Local Day campaign explains “Love Local Day has provided a great outpouring of love for these Great British businesses at a time when it is good to give them a boost of morale and spend. The last months have provided a perfect storm for our high streets, but we know there is tremendous love for local businesses in our communities. Many of these businesses provide conversation, a safe space, expertise and great products and services on our doorstep and have adapted so much to keep us safe over the last two tumultuous years. The day celebrates all that these businesses do for our communities”

What is ShopAppy?

ShopAppy.com is a digital platform established in 2016, and launched in Penarth in 2021, and a support local campaign that is live in over 100 towns across the UK. The digital platform was created to revive British High Streets by providing an alternative way for places and small businesses to compete with the online retail giants, allowing customers to book events and experiences as well as browse and buy local products online with delivery, or click and collect after hours. Click here to browse.