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WINNER: ROUGH TRADE EAST
In a very difficult year for music retail as a whole and independent music retail in particular, Rough Trade has stood out like a glittering sore thumb. Most notably, at a time when indie retailers were closing left, right and centre, the respected London indie last summer opened a massive new store in the East End of London
When the 5,000 square foot Rough Trade East shop launched last July it boasted innovations such as a "snug" area, with free web access, a fair- trade cafe, a gallery space and a permanent live stage that has already played host to names such as Radiohead, Foals and New Young Pony Club.
Crucially, ...