As 2023 draws to a close, let’s take a look back on the 28 businesses that have opened their doors across Northampton this year.
The year started off strong with a sandwich shop that has continued to take the town by storm, and the 27 businesses that followed did not disappoint.
While some of these businesses were new additions, others moved to brand new locations and left behind where they previously traded across Northampton.
Supporting our town’s businesses has never been more important and we should all continue to do so in 2024 – especially to keep these newbies going strong.
If you have opened a business during 2023 and it is not on this list, email [email protected].
Take a look at the 28 businesses that opened across Northampton in 2023…
13. Divine Nails & Beauty Studio – June 2023
Popular beauty salon Divine Nails & Beauty Studio opened its third location on June 2, following a stunning refurbishment. The business now has three studios, which have gradually opened over the past 13 years since Divine was founded by Mai To. It is also the home of the founder’s training academy. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
14. Love Your Presence – June 2023
Love Your Presence, a holistic gift shop and wellness studio, opened in St Leonard’s Road on June 3. Founded by Mita Unalkat, it was hoped the store would become a hub for people to work on their wellbeing and mark the start of their journey to connecting with themselves. Photo: Love Your Presence
15. The Ladz – June 2023
The Ladz, which opened in Bridge Street at the end of June, is a casual dining restaurant centred around flame grilled peri peri chicken. The Northampton branch is the chain’s eighth restaurant, with the first having opened six years ago in Peterborough. The menu spans across burgers, wraps, pittas and milkshakes – as well as pizzas and smash burgers that are exclusive to the Northampton branch. Photo: Shaan Studio
16. Baorri – July 2023
Launched by Agnese and Marcis Bērziņa in July, Baorri creates natural oils, creams and skincare products with a difference to what is already available. The couple says the products are high quality, made from pearls from all over the world. It was a trip to Egypt and the discovery of a massage oil that kickstarted this online business venture. Photo: Aigars Cacka