Business owners in the Baltic Triangle have welcomed news of a new BOXPARK opening in the popular city centre district
, with one saying it will fit in with the "edgy vibe" of the area.
But BOXPARK could be criticised for offering something readily available in the Baltic already. The prospect of a chain setting up in an area renowned for its unique independent venues may also cause concern.Ethan McGack, who runs Wayward Barbers on Jamaica Street, visited one of their sites in London last April. He said: "I thought it was class. There were good vibes, it was busy enough and it had nice pop up shops there too.
Kevin welcomes any new arrivals to the area, even if they're in the same business as him. He said: "If they were to open another hotel, I wouldn't feel like it was competition. I'd feel like it was great for the area. It would actually bring more people here. And we need more footfall." Referring to the planned train stop at the old St James station on Parliament Street, he predicts "a real explosion in the area" if it opens.
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