Almost 3,500 vote for their favourite Brighton & Hove shop window

By GeorgeHA | Friday, December 23, 2011, 19:57

Anyone notice a style improvement in our shops? In the run-up to Christmas they've been battling it out in a City Council competition aimed at recognising success through window-dressing.

Some of the 38 shops who entered the 'Dress for Success' shop window competition

At least 3,465 residents of B&H voted for their favourite shopfront after 42 retailers had their windows dressed with the help of an expert paid for by Brighton & Hove City Council to boost sales under the 'Dressed for Success' scheme.

Residents voted for which of 38 retailers in the competition was their favourite and an event to celebrate winners will take place on 10 January 2012.

Here's the line-up of the shops in the competition, which include our chocolate emporium Audreys, Walk in Wardrobe, La Cave a Fromage, Uniquely Organic Eco Spa, Yummy Mummy Maternity and Lawrence Art Supplies.

Did you know Dept: In Brighton & Hove, one in eight residents is employed in retail and wholesale trade and 20% of the business units are occupied by businesses with a wholesale or retail trade use.