AM Praises Independent Traders

Independent shops and boutiques are essential to the future of Neath, says Gwenda Thomas AM.

Speaking at the opening of Deenna, a family run store in Neath town centre, the Neath AM praised small local businesses and emphasised their importance to the Neath economy.

“Quality boutique stores that offer something more than the ‘clone town’ high streets that are so common today are essential for marketing Neath as a tourist and shopping destination. We have a lovely town in Neath but to sell it to the rest of Wales we need more unique shops catering to a diverse range of tastes and budgets.”

Deenna is a lifestyle boutique run by Deenna Barton and her mother Janis Hawkes. It sells luxury clothes, accessories and gifts and offers an honest styling service to help customers personalise their wardrobes.