Two more independents set up shop in Leeds Corn Exchange
A pair of new businesses have joined the 21 independent shops, cafes and salons at the Corn Exchange, Leeds.
They are Colours May Vary, a book shop which also stocks gift items and Bellwether Yarns, a hand dyed yarn and fibre shop.
Colours May Vary opened in 2012, focusing on graphic art and design, typography, illustration and product design. It stocks a range of books, journals, prints, cards, gifts, wrap, homeware and stationery.
Bellwether Yarns offers hand dyed yarn and fibre for a variety of crafts like knitting, crocheting, spinning or weaving. The new bricks and mortar shop will also allow it to host guest dyers and small producers.
The openings come at a time when Leeds Corn Exchange is working with Leeds City Council to transform Leeds city centre and the area around the Corn Exchange to create more public and green space, which will benefit Leeds’ independent retail scene.
Becky Palfery, owner of Colours May Vary, said: “We are very excited to be joining a growing family of incredible independents in the Corn Exchange at what we believe to be its most exciting chapter since it was transformed into a hub for the city’s best independent shops way back in the ’80s.
“We have always wanted to be based here and are delighted that finally, the stars have aligned.
“We look forward to seeing the space around this magnificent building open up and give the building back the focus it deserves as well as working alongside our neighbours to create the best shopping destination in the city.
“The whole area around the Corn Exchange is finally coming back to life and we can’t wait to see what the future will bring.”
Adam Warner, centre manager at Leeds Corn Exchange, added: “We couldn’t be happier to welcome Colours May Vary and Bellwether Yarns to the home of independent retail in Leeds.
“It’s an incredibly exciting time here at the Corn Exchange and for Leeds city centre as we’re working closely with Leeds City Council to transform the area around the Corn Exchange to create more public space so we can continue to support Leeds’ thriving indie scene.”
