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Genny's Emporium: A haberdashery built on passion and purpose
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Genny's Emporium: A haberdashery built on passion and purpose

When the local fabric shop closed its doors, Jennifer Allen drew on nearly 30 years of experience in the fabric and haberdashery trade, along with a strong customer base, to launch Genny’s Emporium: a haven for creativity and community.

Here, Jennifer reflects on her experiences as a new business owner and the support she’s received from Grow London Local.

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