More support is set to boost retailers in South Staffordshire

Shop owners in in Great Wyrley, Bilbrook, Perton, Codsall, Penkridge, Kinver, Wombourne and Brewood can now access a range of support as part of the scheme, with experienced retail experts helping them to increase their trade.

A series of free workshops and one-to-one advice sessions are being run by leading consultancy Good2Great, who have retail sector experience across the Midlands, with funding provided by South Staffordshire Council.

“The ‘High Street Boost’ scheme is aimed at independent retailers and businesses and covers everything from digital marketing strategies to customer and community engagement techniques, sales, window dressing, marketing and administration,” said Sally Themans of Good2Great.

“The initiative was launched in Stafford and due to its success has now been rolled out to South Staffs.

“It is a fantastic opportunity for people to access support which is designed to transform their business, enhance their operations, attract more customers and increase profitability.”

Louise Rose of The Flower Shop in Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, said: “I really enjoyed the support and ideas that my advisor Nicola Edwards has given me to develop my business, creating a better service for my customers and helping to put in place a more automated process.  A lovely person and a pleasure to work with.”

The next event in the programme will be an interactive online workshop which will be on January 7 from 5.30pm

Anyone interested in taking part should register at https://good-2-great-8499938.hs-sites.com/southstaffshighstreetboost

Sally  explained: “Led by seasoned retail experts, this session will give retailers tips and strategies that separate exceptional retailers from the average.

“Participants will be able to learn from award-winning experts such as Carmel Allen, Homes & Gardens ‘Retailer of the Year’, who will share her experiences and advice.”