A NEW business has opened its doors in Northwich after receiving unprecedented levels of interest and demand since the beginning of the year.

Chapel Gift Company, which is run by local woman Beck Strange, was created as a hobby business in November 2020, but grew rapidly in the months that followed and started welcoming customers to its new Witton Street premises with a launch day on Saturday, June 19.

The shop stocks a range of gifts and trinkets and aims to provide customers with quality products at affordable prices. Beck has secured a number of suppliers too including Snooj, Bomb Cosmetics, Rosie Did A Thing, POM Jewellery and BODA Melts & Candles amongst others.

Northwich Guardian: The business started out as a hobby and grew rapidly

The business started out as a hobby and grew rapidly

Beck said: "After many years in sales and business management I felt it was the right time to go it alone and put my skill set to use in my own company.

"Chapel Gift Company is all about making people happy with the giving and receiving of gifts from quality providers at affordable prices, and being from Northwich I really wanted to support the local community and bring something new to the town.

"When I created the business last year I didn’t expect the speed of growth that I’ve seen and we only launched a website a few months ago.

"I’m delighted to say that we already have many loyal customers and I can’t wait to grow the business by welcoming people into the shop."

Beck then went on to outline her ambitions for the next 12 months, which include encouraging people to visit the town centre to not only check out Chapel Gift Company but other businesses as well.

She added: "We’re aiming to become a valued member of the Northwich community and would love to be one of the reasons why new visitors come to our town.

"We want people to seek out our beautiful store and then also see everything else Northwich has to offer.

"Another main goal is to grow the audience for the social media page too which will hopefully impact sales via the website."

Northwich Guardian: A satisfied customer on the shop's opening day on Saturday

A satisfied customer on the shop's opening day on Saturday

Beck and Chapel Gift Company are being supported in this endeavour by another new business called ShareMe Social Media Management.

The company’s owner, Louise Makins, believes Beck’s new venture will prove a hit.

"As a new business myself I am incredibly proud to be part of Beck's journey," she said.

"I speak from experience when I say that the warmth of her personality and passion for her brand will, without doubt, contribute to the success of our town."

For more information about Chapel Gift Company please visit their new website: chapelgiftcompany.co.uk.