Apprentice star '˜overwhelmed' by shop response

A former finalist of BBC's The Apprentice said she was 'overwhelmed' by the response of Mansfield shoppers to the opening of her new store.
Opening of new childrenâ¬"s clothing store Pud, owner Frances Bishop with Son Oscar cutting the ribbon watched by Disney princesses and Sammy The StagOpening of new childrenâ¬"s clothing store Pud, owner Frances Bishop with Son Oscar cutting the ribbon watched by Disney princesses and Sammy The Stag
Opening of new childrenâ¬"s clothing store Pud, owner Frances Bishop with Son Oscar cutting the ribbon watched by Disney princesses and Sammy The Stag

Frances Bishop finished third in the TV show in 2016, and has since seen success in the world of business. Her project The Pud Store sells designer children’s clothes at a discounted price, and has gained popularity through its Newark and Doncaster stores.

Frances has now opened her third branch in Mansfield’s Four Seasons shopping centre.

She said: “The event was bonkers - we did about three what our other openings did and everyone seemed to love the concept.”
Frances, second from left, is seen at the opening with son Oscar, watched by Disney princesses and Mansfield Town mascot Sammy the Stag.

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Earlier this week Frances spoke about how Mansfield has “got a lot to shout about”.