Storrington business owner’s mission to keep shopping pleasurable

Sharon Sadler, owner of Body & Face Beauty Boutique and Treatment Rooms and chairperson of Storrington’s Local Business Owners Group said she has not had to introduce a one way system and can still play music due to the size of her shop.

She has reopened her boutique but the treatment rooms remain closed due to current restrictions.

Sharon added: “We have still be able to have our music playing [and] a scented candle burning which gives a pleasant shopping experience.”

She has also introduced measures including click and collect and delivery to help get products to customers.

Sharon is backing this newspaper’s #supportlocal campaign which is helping support local businesses as the lockdown eases.

She said: “I’m delighted to see the County Times support local retailers.

“It’s a really positive thing.”

But Sharon said backing local firms gives other benefits.

She added: “Over 50 per cent of my employees walk to work and live within Storrington.

“By supporting local not only are you doing a good thing for your high street but you’re also ensuring that people in Storrington have got jobs which don’t require them to drive cars. That’s quite a good thing.”

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