After years of Covid Christmases, we can finally celebrate lockdown free and make this year the best yet! Let’s use this time to stop buying our Christmas gifts over a photoshopped screen and get out there and support our local independent retailers.

11 days to go till the big day but don’t worry if you haven’t bought all your gifts Relo has the latest scoop on the best independent shops in Hereford to locally buy all those last-minute knick-knacks! 

M.Black & Sons 

Nearly done all that shopping but you have that one person you don’t know who to buy for, look no further go to M.Black & Sons. Why you ask, tell me someone who doesn’t love a quality pair of jeans?! They have a wide variety of the most classic colours, trendy cuts and a large quantity of quality. Whether you have a teenage girl who dreams of black high-waist mom jeans or a father who desires a pair of mid-waist skinny grey jeans. Whoever they are, everyone lives in denim. 

For all our label lovers M.Black & Sons holds Levi, Wrangler and Lee clothes to name a few. They also offer an elite service that no high street retailer can provide, with any purchase made from them they offer an alteration service that can be done within the store, therefore they can be altered within the same day. 

If you don’t require some new denim, they also sell a wide range of t-shirts, polo shirts, shirts and accessories including wallets and belts, perfect for Christmas presents or gifts for oneself to start the new year with a new look!

Pop along to Widemarsh Street, Hereford, to collect your new going-out jeans! For more information go to http://mblackandsons.co.uk

Oswin & co

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”  Marilyn Monroe was not wrong, but people still forget! Don’t be that person this Christmas! Everyone needs jewellery however one identifies runs along to Oswin and co the family-run business that was created in 1884 and although they have gone through 3 families of jewellers it remains independent! 

They offer a multitude of services: 

• Bespoke Jewellery
• Jewellery Validation
• Jewellery Repair  
• Watch Repair
• Buying Watches
• Buying Gold 

Whatever you are in the market for this Christmas they have it all from Pandora, Clogau and Swarovski to name a few. 

Get yourself off to Widemarsh Street, Hereford, to give a little love in a small box. To see what more this great shop has in store visit https://www.oswinandco.co.uk

Printer and Tailor 

From bits and bobs, you never knew you needed to the laughs around the Christmas tree this store has everything with individual glass wear and light-up ice cubes to make your guests jealous at your Christmas parties. The comedic bookworms among us will love their selection of stationery and books. 

This unique independent retailer is the perfect place for gifts for parents, children, and the strange neighbours next door. Their range of products includes children’s clothing and toys, kitchen wear, textile interiors and male and female clothing and accessories. 

Shop now and wander into Widemarsh Street, Hereford, or for the lazier ones visit them online https://www.printerandtailor.com 

Phillip Morris & Son

The “Aladdin’s Cave” of Hereford, has been in operation since 1845 and is one of the oldest independent stores in the city centre. This family-run store stocks everything you need to survive the moods of mother nature. Phillip Morris & Son carries brands such as Barbour, Le Creuset, Hunter, and Crew Clothing to get you in the Herefordshire way, this Christmas!

If you are looking to spruce up your kitchen for all your guests to see come to Phillip Morris & Son for Le Creuset, Emma Bridgewater, or Joseph Joseph, like no other independent store they have exclusive items that will make everyone around your dinner table envious.  

Shop till you drop in Widemarsh Street, Hereford,  or visit them online https://www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk/

Hereford Model Centre

 This shop is not just for kids! 

They supply the top range of model railways, Lego, and a huge selection of board games to choose from to purchase and distract your family relatives with this Christmas. 

Jump into their Game workshop that has all you need to start 2023 right! 

Go over to Commercial Road, Hereford, and pick up the latest entertainment that all the family will enjoy. Click here to find out more https://herefordmodels.com

Make sure to shop locally in Hereford this season, post it and don’t forget to tag us @relo_rooms