Two friends with a shared passion for fashion who opened a popular town designer store have launched a bid to help hard-up residents to get new shoes Metro Grantham has opened its doors at 23B Welby Street in Grantham , bringing a unique retail experience to the High Street. Founded by entrepreneurs and friends Liam Stanhope, 30, and Kieron Bavister, 23, the store aims to bring affordable designer fashion to the area. Liam — who has a background in retail management with companies such as JD Sports, Lacoste, and Footasylum — said the idea for the store came to him during the lockdown and began as a side hustle while working at Covid testing sites.
He explained: "I was living in Nottingham when I had the idea that this could be a market in Grantham and something people need around here." Kieron, who began his reselling journey from his bedroom, met Liam through their shared passion for fashion and reselling clothes. "Liam gave me a lot of advice," he said.
"Most of my working life has been in security and I always wanted to own my own business." Initially set up separately as Shop Stanhope and Metro Kiqs, they merged on April 27 to form Metro Grantham, offering new and pre-loved designer clothes and trainers below retail prices. "We want to stop people from having to travel to Nottingham to buy quality clothes," Liam stated.
"Everything we sell is under retail price and we offer a range of brand new and pre-loved goods. “The feedback we have had so far is that this store.