North Wales Weekly News - Tag - trade

Conwy suffers worst decline in living standards in recession says union

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

CONWY county has suffered the worst decline in living standards in Wales following the recession, according to statistics from trade union GMB.

Fears over Conwy tourism after bus stop decision

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:30:00 GMT

THERE are fears a new bus stop could drive tourists away from Conwy.

Conwy Valley village gets shop after three year wait

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A NEW convenience store promises to breathe life back into a Conwy Valley community after almost three years without a village store.

Amazing tourism weekend for Colwyn Bay

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 05 May 2011 08:30:00 GMT

COLWYN Bay and Rhos-on-Sea’s tourist season has got off to a flyer with businesses benefiting from thousands of visitors and the Welsh Mountain Zoo reporting its best start in four years.

Calls for help to encourage coach parties in to Colwyn Bay

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 05 May 2011 07:30:00 GMT

SHOPKEEPERS in Colwyn Bay hope busloads of shoppers will help boost trade.

Colwyn Bay pub receives award

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Picture House Wetherspoon pub in Colwyn Bay has been awarded Pub of the Year by the Abercolwyn Branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).

High street spotlight: Supermarket breathes new life into Old Colwyn

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Like many other villages and towns, Old Colwyn’s array of shops has been threatened by the arrival of the supermarket. But ironically Old Colwyn’s future has had a boost following a supermarket taking up residence in the village. Richard Evans looks at how Old Colwyn is evolving.

Conwy county set for a bumper Easter weekend

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT

BUSINESSES are set for bumper Bank Holiday weekends as thousands of people are expected to flood into North Wales to enjoy the break.

Traders aim to boost Rhos-on-Sea's profile

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:30:00 GMT

AMBITIOUS shopkeepers are pulling together to put Rhos-on-Sea on the map.

High street focus: Craig-y-Don is a survivor

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Craig-y-Don has always been in Llandudno’s shadow, but its specialist shops mean it has weathered the recession well. In the second in our series of articles looking at high streets in Conwy county, Judith Phillips looks at how the village has coped in an era of shopping parks and superstores