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Jun 2020
Knaresborough Delivers scheme puts £50,000 into local economy
Knaresborough Delivers continues to grow as it changes its focus to give more back to local businesses and encourage people to shop local.
The scheme was set up to help local businesses sell their products online during the pandemic. It allowed customers to order food parcels and greeting cards amongst other products from the comfort of their homes.
But as lockdown eases its focus has shifted to putting more money back into the local economy. The online shop will continue to serve local people but it will now give back 90% of the price to the local business.
Previously 30% was taken to cover the website and delivery costs but now the customer will pay a small delivery charge. This ensures the local business receives as much profit as they can.
The scheme's efforts are appreciated by local businesses as they have found a new platform to sell their products. Aron McMahon from Turning Point brewery said:
Ashleigh Lambert, co-founder of Knaresborough Delivers told The Stray Ferret:
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James Hirst, owner of Hirsts Bakery who also uses the platform, said:
Knaresborough Delivers is a scheme that has found a way to prosper through the pandemic and hopes to continue supporting the town's economy. It plans to move to bigger premises to allow people to have a shop to use as well as the online site.
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