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22
Jun 2022
New owner takes over Harrogate's former Farrah's sweet shop
A new owner has taken over the former iconic Farrah's Olde Sweet Shop in Harrogate after working at the store for more than a decade.
Natalie Moore said she jumped at the chance when she was offered the opportunity to buy the business on Montpellier Parade.
The 31-year-old is now putting her own stamp on the business, which has been renamed Harrogate Olde Sweet Shop.
And while it is no longer under the Farrah's umbrella, it still remains one of the largest stockists of the historic brand, which makes the famous Harrogate Toffee.
Ms Moore said:
The 31-year-old started working at the shop as a sales assistant when she left school 13 years ago and was eventually promoted to manager.
The shop was previously run by father and son team Gary and Peter Marston for almost 25 years. Peter still own Farrah's, which is now exclusively a wholesale business based in Starbeck.
Ms Moore said:
The original team of nine staff will continue to work at the shop and Ms Moore said her family also enjoyed helping out.
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Other plans for the future include continuing to increase the range of sweets and promoting the shop's gift department, which sells a large range of Harrogate merchandise.
Ms Moore also wants to promote the shop more to the town's residents.
She said:
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