Salisbury’s Casa Fina was established in 1983
Pritchetts has been a butchers on Fish Row for at least 150 years
Nicola and Becca Hardingham strive to keep Dinghams a success
What has been your own favourite retail moment? It was ‘selling’ a small silver charm to a little boy, who emptied out his piggy bank on the counter. He wanted to buy a present for his mummy for Mother’s Day. He walked out with a beautiful gift wrapped pressie – and his money box was still full. 12 Bridge Street, Salisbury, tel: 01722 324395; www.tribbecks.com
EST
1983
CASA FINA
The homeware store owned by Susi Mason What did you sell a lot of in 1983? Spanish and Italian ceramics were popular such as painted leopards and an urn piled high with oranges. Woollen Pupo rugs were big as well. How have you stood the test of time? We haven’t stood still, our stock has evolved over the years to suit demand but we have never compromised on good design, quality and value. For example, three years ago we introduced antique and vintage china and glass in amongst the new items and that has added a whole new dimension to Casa Fina. 62 High Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 326428; www.casafinasalisbury.co.uk
EST
1984
DINGHAMS
table. Letters were sent to suppliers and things grew until they opened a shop in Winchester, and then in the Market Place in Salisbury. How have you survived times of recession? We have found communication is key. We share our calendar with all the staff members, hold regular meetings and write up the notes for everyone to see. We are also in the process of making an e-commerce site, that will have a blog, 28 Market Place, Salisbury. tel: 01722 506045; www.dinghams.co.uk
WE HAVE BEEN IN THE HEART OF SALISBURY SINCE THE
1840s
Becca Hardingham, director of the kitchenware store How did Dinghams start? Somebody suggested to Ann and Guy Hardingham, that Salisbury was missing a cookshop, and they started planning at the kitchen
EST
1999
THE SHARP PRACTICE
Becky Faithfull, co-owner of the tattoo and piercing shop What is background to The Sharp Practice? It is a family run business, started by just myself and my partner Matt. I would pierce and he would tattoo, this is when we were located in Winchester Street, Salisbury. From there, we outgrew the premises and moved to our current Catherine Street address.
What advice would you give to others hoping to do as well as you have? Staff is possibly the thing of the utmost importance. I am so proud of my staff. I also think location is key and I am so glad we came to Salisbury 18 years ago. 2/8 Catherine Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 410148; www.sharp-practice.com www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 81