How to think like a 250-year-old start-up

John Adams, managing director of Norfolk-based department store chain Jarrold, reflects on the importance of valuing local relationships and investing in physical retail whilst embracing an omnichannel future. Jarrold is an independent retailer, most well known for our flagship department store in Norwich. We celebrated our 250th anniversary rather inauspiciously in 2020 just as we…

Visit Santa’s Grotto

All the way from their home in the North Pole, Santa and his elves are coming to Jarrold in Norwich to spend time with your little ones this December. His sparkling new grotto in our children’s department on the third floor is getting ready for you and your family to come and share your special…

Jarrold Charity Support

Each year we look to support local charities and community projects and we’re proud to welcome Little Lifts, St Martins Norfolk and Priscilla Bacon Hospice instore to share some of our recent fundraising efforts. More about the charities: St Martins addresses the needs of homeless people in Norwich and Norfolk. They offer emergency accommodation, residential…

Jarrold supports Nourishing Norfolk

This year we are supporting Nourishing Norfolk, a local charity who concentrate on alleviating food poverty across our region. Sadly in the beautiful county of Norfolk known for centuries for agriculture and food production, there are thousands of people struggling to access good quality, affordable food. On top of this, existing food inequalities within society…

New Housing Development at St James Quay

St James Quay: a new urban community that combines modern architecture with deep-rooted heritage by award-winning, 5-star house- builder Hill.  Situated on Jarrold’s landmark riverside location, this stunning new development offers spacious and light-filled one, two and three apartments with breath-taking views of the river Wensum and city skyline, all designed for modern day living.…

East Anglian Book Awards 2020

The overall winners of the East Anglian Book Awards 2020 were announced at a special online ceremony hosted by Jarrold Book Buyer, Holly Ainley on 19th November 2020. The winners were: Book of the Year 2020 The House of One Hundred Clocks by A. M. Howell (Usborne) –  also the winner of the Children’s category Book…