The Mall Sutton Coldfield recently announced the final three local businesses in its Retail Factor competition and they will each be given two weeks trading time on an RMU (Retail Merchandising Unit).

Described by The Mall as an "Apprentice type challenge" the two weeks provides an opportunity for the retailers to show the judges that they have both a product that sells and the skills to win over the Sutton Coldfield shoppers.

We have been incredibly impressed by the standards of entries this year, which has made the short-listing process very difficult. However after intense thought and discussion, we have chosen the three finalists and we look forward to seeing how they fare during their two week sessions. We are delighted that the community has embraced the competition and it is clear that Sutton Coldfield has overwhelming talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
Fiona Faizey, Marketing Manager of The Mall Sutton Coldfield

The three Sutton Coldfield finalists, Chic Jewels, U Say We Print and Khadi UK had to get through a very tough opening round to prove themselves and have a shot at winning the first prize of a start up package valued at £10,000.

U Say We Print was set up by Sonia Baker and Rhona Caines of Erdington in 2010. Providing gift items customised with images of special occasions U Say We Print will be trading from their RMU between March 7 and 19.

Also trading at The Mall from March 7 until March 19 will be jewellery retailer Chic Jewels owned by  Jinder Badwal. Jinder describes her business as supplying "Distinctive luxurious jewellery with a vintage feel."

Khadi UK will then commence trading from their RMU on March 21 until April 2. Set up by sisters Annabell and Semone Lamba in 2008, Khadi UK supplies natural, ethical, beauty products.

B72 would like to wish the best of luck to all three finalists.