Quote: Shirl "Walked past a few cafes that were closed, if I'd been the owner I'd have made sure we were open.'"
Got to agree. It was bizarre how many business owners did not take advantage of the fact 100,000 people, many of them families were in Hull on Saturday night. The fish and chip shops were doing a roaring trade. Alight, nobody could have predicated that number, but as the week went on they should have antcipated it been an opportunity.
It's a frustration of mine. You hear constantly how the high streets are dying. I work in business services. Simply put, provide a service people want, when they want it and adapt to their needs, which are constantly changing. Most people work during the day, people internet shop or go to the Supermarket because the local places are not open when they are available. Try buying local fruit and veg, or sausages from your local butcher after 6pm on a weeknight.