Track businesses still operating in Bassetlaw with special app

Residents of Bassetlaw can use a special app to track shops and businesses that are still open during the pandemic.
(L-R) Steve Corderoy-Foster (operations manager, North Notts BID) Sally Gillborn (chief executive, North Notts BID) and Jason Nesbitt (co-founder of the LoyalFree app).(L-R) Steve Corderoy-Foster (operations manager, North Notts BID) Sally Gillborn (chief executive, North Notts BID) and Jason Nesbitt (co-founder of the LoyalFree app).
(L-R) Steve Corderoy-Foster (operations manager, North Notts BID) Sally Gillborn (chief executive, North Notts BID) and Jason Nesbitt (co-founder of the LoyalFree app).

North Notts BID is working with award-winning high street app LoyalFree to promote and support local businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.

The app, which is used by 226 North Nottinghamshire companies to promote offers, events and interactive listings, has now been adapted to give users access to a number of trails that can be followed to discover businesses that are still operating during the pandemic.

There are currently four live trails, which make it simple to find businesses that fit the user’s requirements as well as still being open for business.

These available trails include ‘businesses serving groceries across Bassetlaw’, ‘local grocery businesses serving near you’, ‘Worksop and Retford shops brought to you’ and a trail of businesses offering the delivery or collection of food throughout the district.

Sally Gillborn, chief executive at North Notts BID, said: “We’re really excited about being able to help local businesses promote their current offerings through such a direct and user-friendly method.

“The Covid-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on companies across the UK, so we’re glad that we can do our bit to help businesses across North Nottinghamshire attract new customers.

“We have been working with LoyalFree for over a year now and offer all of our members have the opportunity to advertise on the app, free of charge.

“This offer still applies and is now more important than ever as we continue to encourage the community to keep shopping locally.”

Since the app launched in May, the new trails have had more than 150 views from users searching for businesses that are still operating while adhering to government safety guidelines.

Sophie Hainsworth, co-founder of LoyalFree, said: ‘We’re currently living through unprecedented times so it’s important that we adapt our technology to meet the changing demands of consumers.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”

To download the app for free, visit www.loyalfree.co.uk/download or search for ‘LoyalFree’ in the app store.