THREE PRINCESSHAY RETAILERS NAMED SOUTH WEST’S TOP

Date: 31 Mar 2008

All three South West based retailers made the pages of the national newspaper in their Independent Shopping Directory, which is collated at the end of the year. The Guardian Shopping Directory is deemed to be ‘The Ultimate guide to Britain’s finest independent shops and suppliers’.

Both contemporary lifestyle stores were given rave reviews by The Guardian. Insideout was described as ‘a store that sells everything from photo albums to jewellery, homeware and funky children’s T-shirts, focussing on high-end brands such as Alessi and Pilgrim’. The broadsheet also heralded Insideout’s award successes of the past year, where it was named Independent Retailer of the Year 2007 for the South West and was also a finalist in The National Business Awards.

Nicky Edmunds, Owner of Insideout said, “We’re thrilled to have been featured in the Guardian’s Shopping Directory as one of the top independent retailers in the South West. We pride ourselves on stocking a variety of exclusive gift ideas, handbags and home accessories and are pleased to announce our fabulous new online shop ‘Got to have it’ which launches later this month.”

Orange Tree was described as ‘more of a small department store than a typical gift shop offering everything from handbags to furniture to skincare. Owner Sandy Case and his family continue to source quirky gifts from around the world including brands such as Muddy Dog, Mulberry bags, Barlow Tyrie furniture and Suki skincare’.

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Sandy Case, Owner of Orange Tree comments, “Knowing our customers and keeping them up to date with the very latest cool and stylish products is key to why we started Orange Tree six years ago. We aim to give the South West a real place to shop with the must-have products from all over the world.”

 Orange Tree is constantly changing and adding new products and one off pieces and expanding the traditional ranges.

Carol Anne features in the jewellery section of the Guardian Shopping Directory as one of the South West’s leading retailers of designer silver. For over 25 years Carol Anne have showcased distinctive, beautiful jewellery created by the worlds leading designers. Refined designs and unsurpassed craftsmanship are just two key elements to describe the variety of precious and fashion-led designer jewellery including; collections of stylish watches and trend –inspired diamond rings, to enchanting and individual necklaces.

Francesca Gubb, Joint Owner of Carol Anne, said, “It’s great to be recognised as a leading independent retailer in the region. We’re really passionate about the jewellery industry and are dedicated to working with the best designers in order to reflect both modern and traditional styles and techniques.”

Sally Henley, Princesshay Manager said, “We are delighted that three of our independent stores are included among the  South West’s top independent retailers. Orange Tree, Insideout and Carol Anne have brought something special to the Princesshay Quarter and these stores are proving really popular with the region’s shoppers. They offer a great variety of stylish and unique products and some great gift ideas and they truly deserve this national acclaim and attention”

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