The power of resilience in retail and why coffee shops are the cornerstones of our communities with Lovecrumbs, Edinburgh (St Stephen Street Series)

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In today’s episode, we continue our St Stephen Street Series with Lovecrumbs, or Mini Lovecrumbs as their shop at number 22 is known. Mini Lovecrumbs offers a cosy nook on the street to escape into a large slice of cake and a cracking cup of coffee.

We chat to founder Hollie, about their story so far, the importance of coffee shops in a community, and about how resilient she’s been in overcoming the many challenges that 2020 continues to throw at small business.

Hollie mentions an incredible array of local businesses in the episode:
Artisan Roast (Coffee Roasters/Coffee Shops): https://www.artisanroast.co.uk/

Herman Brown (Vintage Clothing): https://hermanbrown.co.uk/

Company Bakery: https://www.companybakery.com/

Smith and Gertrude (Wine Bar and Wine merchants): https://www.smithandgertrude.com/

Edinburgh Food Studio (Restaurant): http://www.edinburghfoodstudio.com/

Nice Times Bakery: http://nicetimesbakery.com/

Mary’s Milk Bar (Ice cream Parlour): https://www.marysmilkbar.com/

Century General Store (Cafe/Events space and Lifestyle): https://www.centurygeneralstore.com/

The Atlas Works (Glassware): https://the-atlas-works.com/

Steph Liddle Ceramics (Ceramics): https://www.stephliddle.com/

Golden Hare Books (Bookshop): https://goldenharebooks.com/

The Method (Lifestyle/Treatment Space): https://themethodonline.com/

Treen (Clothing and Lifestyle): https://shoptreen.com/

Bon Tot (Childrenswear and Lifestyle): https://www.bon-tot.com/

Pyrus (Florist): https://pyrusbotanicals.com/

Stag Barber Co (Hairdressing): https://stagbarberco.com/

Timberyard (Restaurant): https://www.timberyard.co/

Lily West (Florist): https://lilywestflorist.co.uk/

The Free Company (Supper Clubs and Food boxes): https://www.the-free-company.com/

Iain Mellis (Cheese Shop): https://mellischeese.net/

Mothership (Drinks to order and Bars): https://mothershipscotland.com/

Noto (Restaurant): https://notoedinburgh.co.uk/

Aizle (Restaurant): https://www.aizle.co.uk/

The Little Chartroom (Restaurant): https://www.thelittlechartroom.com/

Homer (Homewares and lifestyle): https://www.athomer.co.uk/homer-edinburgh

Bennett’s and The Blue Blazer (Pubs): https://kilderkingroup.co.uk/

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