How The Arcade’s independent businesses are responding to the coronavirus crisis
Posted on: 07 Apr 2020A Grade II listed shopping arcade in the heart of Bristol, The Arcade is home to several local, independent businesses.
But as the Coronavirus pandemic continues, The Arcade's independents have had to establish new ways to keep their businesses booming.
To keep their shoppers safe, businesses have established a range of new services and online portals.
Here's how a handful of The Arcade's businesses are dealing with the crisis, and how you can support them.
EK Hair
Specialist children's hair salon EK Hair has been super active on social media during lockdown.
One of their stylists, Nessa, is hosting occasional hair tutorials via Facebook live stream. The next one, a braiding workshop, is happening tomorrow at 16:00.
They're also sharing a range of handy testimonials, tips and tricks to help parents keep their kids' hair in shape whilst the salon is closed.
EK Hair is also offering contactless, local delivery of Tangle Teezers, to help keep the kids' hair tidy under lockdown.
Want one? Send the team a message on Facebook to find out more.
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Illustrate
Armed with a loyalty to sustainability, Illustrate is a collective of artists and creatives working to produce sustainable art and products.
The team have two shops in Bristol, including one inside The Arcade.
Each location showcases and sells the collective's creations; including artwork, clothing and accessories.
So how is Illustratetackling the coronavirus crisis? At the moment, they're offering customers free UK shipping on all orders over £10 with the code 'FREEPOSTUK'.
Want to get creative like the Illustrate gang during lockdown? Now you can.
Illustrate is offering free, downloadable colouring pages, hand-drawn by Illustrate co-founder Tobias Illustrations.
Silver Scene
The Silver Scene team have over 20 years' experience creating, finding and pairing customers with exceptional sterling silver.
Whilst their outlet in The Arcade is closed temporarily, Silver Scene is busily adding brand-new jewellery to their website.
Want to find out why we love Silver Scene? Here's four reasons to shop with them.
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Gallery Du 808
The Arcade's very own contemporary art gallery and dealer Gallery Du 808 is continuing to sell art via its website.
Want to browse some brilliant artwork? Looking for some creative inspiration?
Visit the Gallery's dedicated Instagram feed for regular posts and updates.
Sobey's Vintage Clothing
Specialising in vintage and reworked clothing, Sobey's is continuing to sell products via their Facebook page amid the coronavirus crisis.
Head over to their Instagram page for top-notch vintage inspo too.
(1).jpg "Inside Sobey’s Vintage Clothing")
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