“(…) “As things get a bit tighter (people) turn to the markets to find themselves a bargain,” said Joe Harrison, who ran a leather goods stall from 1976 before becoming chief executive of the National Market Traders Federation. Inquiries from people wanting to be market traders have also increased, said Mr Harrison (…)

The boost in trade at high-street discounters as shoppers scout out the lowest prices is already well documented. According to Verdict, the retail research company, numbers regularly visiting Primark and Peacocks, for example, are up on last year (…)”

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