The many lockdowns Victorians faced over the past 18 months had an enormous impact on local shopping areas like Camberwell Junction, according to Camberwell Traders Association Manager Kerry Daly.
She said travel agents and gyms were the hardest hit, while businesses were able to offer online or click and collect arrangements and restaurants offer takeaway.
“However, the silver lining for the Camberwell shopping precinct was that many locals rediscovered local shopping,” Kerry explained.
“Wrapped up in scarves and coats they marched along Burke Road and through the streets and laneways of the junction during their limited hours of outdoor activity, taking the time to browse the windows of their favourite chain stores or gather around cafe windows as they waited for takeaway coffees.
“It was a chance to chat with neighbours about how lucky they were to have access to so many essential services nearby.
“Many found new businesses they hadn’t noticed before and vowed to come back to support them once the doors opened again and the local traders were very appreciative of the community’s support.”
The Camberwell Junction shopping precinct has over 400 retail businesses with a mix of big brands and family-run franchises. It also has all the services families need including the major banks, doctors, dentists, accountants, healthcare providers, plus the things we all love, like hair and beauty salons, a multitude of cafes and restaurants, a fresh food market, cinemas, boutique fashion stores as well as Coles, Woolies, Aldi and KMart.
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“You will be first to know about the community events, special offers, promotions and regular competitions, including the Spring promotion, with a chance to win $1000 to spend anywhere in the Camberwell Junction precinct,” Kerry added.
