Silent streets, rising prices, Brexit and omicron: Market traders’ New Year blues – Manchester …

At first it was challenging, but it started picking up after four months.

“People had no idea about this food, they hadn’t seen it before. It was word of mouth – if a friend tells you to check out a restaurant, you will most likely do it because it’s more personal.

“If one person shops here in the morning, on a break, it makes a difference. Then more people will come and get something – whether it’s drinks, tea, flowers, the butchers, breakfast, dinner.

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