No conflict between local retailers and market traders

There will be little conflict between retailers and street sellers when the continental market arrives on the Island later this month.

That's according to the Douglas Development Partnership which says it hopes the market can now be brought to the town twice a year - once in the summer and again at Christmas.

The market proved to be popular with the public over the Christmas period but upset many local retailers who felt it was hindering their sales.

Michelle O’Malley from the partnership says changes have been made since last time:

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