At time of sell out, September 2021, our investment in Bread Holdings delivered a double-digit cash multiple on our original stake. Sporting a selection of spooky tops and props, staff and contractors posed for a picture outside the artisan bakery on Princess Street. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. Gail’s Artisan Bakery asked us to create a leaflet which celebrated their story, process and produce. We commissioned the illustrator Emily Robertson to create a timeline for ‘A Day in the Life’ of the bakery on one side, and on the other side, showcasing Gail’s most loved breads.

Gail’s Artisan Bakery — Campaigns – Charlie Smith Design Gail’s Artisan Bakery — Campaigns – Charlie Smith Design

Louisa Butters, head of retail asset management UK at CBRE IM, said: “At the Ashley Centre, we have a precise long-term strategy that we are successfully implementing to further strengthen the destination and have selected brands that will reflect our vision, with Gail’s’ values and brand ethos coinciding with the type of community we are fostering within the centre. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. The finished piece took the form of an illustrated fold up leaflet with each side telling a different part of their story. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Situated in a prime location at the entrance to East Square, the 5,958 square foot space is due to open this summer and will offer the brand’s full range of pastries, cakes, freshly baked bread and hand-roasted specialty grade house blend coffee.

Gail’s Artisan Bakery — A Day in the Life – Charlie Smith Design Gail’s Artisan Bakery — A Day in the Life – Charlie Smith Design

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