Tag: Entrepreneurs

They pride themselves on being a “live” radio station, dedicated to keeping listeners informed about all the exciting events and developments in and around Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Their playlist spans the ages, bringing listeners the best music from past decades to today’s latest chart toppers. To ensure listeners never miss out on local events, concerts, theatre shows, breaking news, traffic updates, travel information, and much more, the radio station encourage people to download their smartphone app, in effect putting the radio station right in people’s pockets. Long time residents or a first time visitors will find that Fylde Coast Radio… Read more »

B&M is now one of the leading variety retailers in the UK and opened its first store in Blackpool in 1978. In 2004 B&M was acquired by Simon and Bobby Arora from Phildrew Investments, at which time the Company traded from just 21 stores. The business moved into a new head office and modern 620,000 square foot distribution centre in Speke, Liverpool. In 2012 B&M opened its 300th store in the UK. Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, one of the world’s leading private equity firms acquired a significant stake in B&M and Sir Terry Leahy was appointed and served as Chairman of B&M until March 2018…. Read more »

Fisherman’s Friend got its start in 1865 when James Lofthouse, a pharmacist from Fleetwood, created the first lozenges specifically for fishermen who worked in harsh sea conditions. He combined menthol and eucalyptus oils, known for soothing sore throats and clearing congestion. These lozenges were initially just for the local Fleetwood community, but they quickly became popular among fishermen and locals because they worked so well. As word spread about how effective they were, Fisherman’s Friend began to grow beyond Fleetwood. By the early 20th century, the brand was being marketed more widely, with its packaging featuring a fisherman to emphasize… Read more »

TVR is a car company started by Trevor Wilkinson in 1947 in Blackpool. From the beginning, the company focused on making special sports cars. Their first cars were built using old car frames and engines from different makers. In the 1960s and 1970s, TVR became known for creating exciting and innovative sports cars like the TVR Griffith and TVR Tuscan, which stood out because of their unique looks and advanced features for that time. During the 1970s, TVR began using fiberglass to make car bodies, which made the cars lighter and more streamlined, showing the company’s focus on speed and… Read more »

Bensons Crisps, which later became Snackhouse, was one of the biggest employers on the Fylde coast and was known for making a wide range of snack foods. They were popular for their crisps and snacks, with a dedicated following both locally and beyond. Unfortunately, financial problems led to the company’s closure. Snackhouse Snackhouse was a key player in the snack food industry, famous for its crisps and other snacks. Despite its popularity, the company had financial troubles and eventually went into administration. The exact date of its closure isn’t well-documented, but it happened in the early 2000s. The shutdown was… Read more »