Best dressed shop front
Posted by a Contributor to The Blog on February 1st
Leith businesses have finished submitting their applications for ‘best dressed’ shop front as the closing date passes, they will then be asked to transform their window display before ‘Windows Week’ on the 13th-16th February. The business judged to have the ‘Most Improved’ shop front will win themselves £3000 towards their business.
Councillor Tom Buchanan, Economic Development Convenor, said: “This competition is an excellent way for Leith businesses to showcase what they have to offer. By simply taking care of the appearance of their shop fronts, businesses will help to increase the vibrancy and attractiveness of the entire local area and consequently drive more customers through the door. I am looking forward to seeing how businesses in the area will exercise their creative flair over the next month.”
As the window for submission closes, so far 24 businesses have submitted an application to Leith Shop Idol. Those who have entered are:
- Annie Mo’s, Great Junction Street
- Altogether Edinburgh, Leith Walk
- Braid Vets, Leith Walk
- Bra Bogah, Easter Road
- The Bed Shop, Leith Walk
- Flux, Bernard Street
- Pilrig Motors, Leith Walk
- Aslam Jewellers, Leith Walk
- Royal Artizana, Leith Walk
- St Columba’s House, Leith Walk
- Ecos Café, Leith Walk
- Griffen Fitness, Balfour Street
- Concept Clothing, Great Junction Street
- Urbane Furniture, Haddington Place
- Bethany Charity Store, Easter Road
- The White Petal Company, Easter Road
- Afreen Fashion, Constitution Street
- Emma Hall, Haddington Place
- Coffee H@ME Internet Café, Leith Walk
- The Manna House, Easter Road
- Natural Collection, Montrose Street
- Laiba Boutique, Leith Walk
- Kaawa Bistro Café Bar, Leith Walk
- Harburn Hobbies, Leith Walk
Urbane Furniture Director, Garry Scott, said:
“What a great initiative to encourage shopkeepers in Leith to think a little harder about the appearance of their shop fronts. By giving shop window displays a bit of thought not only will they attract more customers and give the area a more interesting look, but also the business could win £3000. You’d have to be crazy not to enter!”
Follow all the action on the iloveleith facebook page.
This initiative is part of the Council’s commitment to Building Stronger Town Centres across Edinburgh and three town centre coordinators are involved in a variety of projec