Peaches Boutique on Wigan Road up for Bolton Best Of award

Peaches Boutique, on Wigan Road, has been shortlisted for The Bolton News’ Best Independent Retail Business Award 2026.

It has built a loyal customer base over the last 15 years, growing from a small home-run business into a shop with customers across the world.

Owner Lyndsey Evans said the nomination came as a surprise.

Lyndsey Evans on the left. (Image: Lyndsey Evans)

She said: “I started at home 15 years ago with one rail, about 10 items on it. That quickly progressed and went crazy.

“I was at home for three months, it was originally so busy.”

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The business later moved into a rented retail space before opening its current shop.

Peaches Boutique now sells clothing online and in-store, with new stock arriving daily and orders shipped internationally.

(Image: Lyndsey Evans)

Ms Evans added: “We have a huge online presence. We sell lots of made-in-Italy items, and we ship out all over the world.

“It just is 24/7.”

Despite its online success, Ms Evans said the business remained rooted in the local community.

The boutique regularly hosts events for customers and has become known for its close relationship with shoppers.

(Image: Lyndsey Evans)

Ms Evans said: “We’re not just a clothes shop. We’re part of the community.

“We have loads and loads of regulars who just pop in for a chat. You don’t have to come in and buy something, we’re that much of a community.”

She said many customers had supported the business since its early days, functioning day-to-day from her home.

Ms Evans added: “They’re not customers, they’re like friends.

(Image: Lyndsey Evans)

“It’s just nice. Somebody having a down day can come here, have a cup of tea, and hopefully leave a bit happier.”

The business previously won recognition at the Bolton Women in Business Awards.

To celebrate the latest nomination, the boutique plans to hold one of its regular “Peaches parties”, featuring discounts, treats and giveaways for customers in-store and online.

Ms Evans said: “It was absolutely lovely that somebody has thought of us.

“It would be absolutely amazing.”

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