Latest ongoings at MiRewards
Thursday, 10th January
Begg Shoes was established in 1866. This allows them to claim the title of ‘oldest surviving independent shoe retailer in the UK’. The company is still run by a Begg more than a century and a half later. Garek Begg is the fifth generation of the family. Garek Begg and his wife Fiona have been […]
Wednesday, 26th December
Our last ‘oops’ and ‘eh’ post was pretty much family friendly. Some of the stories in this post aren’t. You have been warned. Sometimes shops deal with things you wouldn’t believe, after a few years of trade you can feel like you’ve seen it all, only for the world to surprise you again: Eh?! At […]
Monday, 24th December
It’s a key part of running a public-centred business and one that most independents find themselves doing on a regular basis. Sometimes a customer needs a little extra help with something, a little more attention to detail. It’s precisely those ‘going the extra mile’ moments that can be the most interesting of all. Here are […]
Sunday, 23rd December
Sometimes working it retail can bring challenges beyond the norm. Occasionally the question ‘Can we help?’ can lead to some very odd situations. We asked a few Perth businesses to share some of the those ‘oops’ moments. Times when ‘can we help?’ doesn’t have the clearest answer: Oops at McCash’s Country Store McCash’s Country Store […]
Friday, 30th November
We took a quick visit to Tayberry Gallery recently to learn a little about their favourite products and to take a look around for ourselves. One of the first things that will strike you on entering is their fantastic range of ceramics. They’re happy to explain that their ceramic pieces are always a hit. Ceramics […]
Thursday, 29th November
Getting something good to eat in Perth isn’t hard. We’re lucky enough to have a competitive selection of eateries. We won’t try and list them all here but if you’re looking for something good in the run-up to Christmas this should give you something to whet your appetite. Tapa Vi Tapa Vi have an extensive […]