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" Retail has to be about so much more than just buying something now . It has to be experience-based ; you have to have a reason to go into a shop that isn ' t just needing something . From the branding to the way your shop smells and the music that you play , retailers have to be better than the internet and offer the experiential side that gets us back into St Helier ."
With independent businesses breaking through onto King Street , does that mean that retail in St Helier will change on a long term basis ? Harriet thinks that it will .
" The best thing about being an independent business is that you can make the rules up ! You can stock something that you know will work brilliantly for Jersey that might not work elsewhere . As a small business owner , I think it ' s key to look at more than just making money . I know that sounds counterintuitive , but whilst you may set up a business to make a living , it doesn ' t mean that there isn ' t room to be kind . Kindness in business is so important ; whether that ' s taking time to nurture new talent , support other businesses and share your experiences , or the discretion to see that a customer needs a compliment or even a little gift free of charge sometimes , I ' m all about that .
" I think it ' s human nature to want to pitch small businesses against each other , but if we come together as a community , Jersey gets more amazing businesses and products to choose from . If you are founded from passion and love what you do , there ' s room for everyone . We all have a point of difference , and the real winners are our
" If we come together as a community , Jersey gets more amazing businesses and products to choose from ."
Jersey customers who get choice and businesses that are passionate about what they do and offer ." •
You can find Harriet & Rose at 71 King Street , opposite the small Boots . Visit the website www . harrietandrose . co . uk and follow @ harriet _ and _ rose on Instagram to keep up to date on the latest offerings .
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