Markets industry 'at crossroads' as campaign starts

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A Shropshire-based national body says it is worried that only about 8% of traders are aged under 40.

The markets sector is "at a crossroads", a body that represents UK markets has said, as a two-week campaign starts.

Chief executive David Preston said the organisation was worried that only about 8% of market traders were aged under 40.He said many market operators struggled during the pandemic with no rents coming in. "It's not just about retail, it's about community, where community organisations come on to the market and they promote what they're doing," he said.Newport Market seems to be bucking the trend.

Dan Smith works at The Pastry Box in Newport indoor market, which sells food including doughnuts and cakes

 

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