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…
25. Wagamama – October 2023
Popular chain Wagamama opened its first ever restaurant in Northampton at the former Firejacks site in Sixfields on October 16. The restaurant was the 158th Wagamama to open in the UK and seats 140 people. The opening even brought 70 new jobs to Sixfields and has already proved a popular addition. Photo: Wagamama
26. Home Bargains – November 2023
Hundreds of shoppers flocked to the official opening of the brand new Home Bargains superstore on November 25, in what the Chronicle & Echo deems the most anticipated shop opening of 2023. The store opened in the former Toys ‘R’ Us unit in St James’ Retail Park, Towcester Road just in time for Christmas shopping to begin. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
27. Razor King – November 2023
Razor King barber shop in St Giles’ Street opened in November, following months of refurbishment works. The Turkish barber shop opened in the former St Giles Ale House, after the pub closed down at the start of the year. The owner hopes the prime location will see the business go from strength to strength. Photo: Razor King
28. Greggs – December 2023
Greggs opened a massive new store on December 15 in Kingsthorpe Shopping Centre next to Waitrose, after the bakery closed down in Alexandra Terrace on Kingsthorpe front. The move has created an additional six jobs and the store has a fresh new look, with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Photo: National World