Cutlery maker forges partnership to stock local business’ prints and merchandise

Prints and merchandise created by Lichfield-based Love2Dream are now being stocked at the factory shop of historic cutlery manufacturer Arthur Price thanks to a new partnership.

Love2Dream founder Jackie Roberts draws local towns, cities and villages, inspired by the landmarks around her.

Her prints, tea towels, coasters, tote bags, magnets and key rings of Lichfield landmarks and buildings including the Cathedral, Samuel Johnson’s birthplace, the Guildhall, Erasmus House and Donegal House, can now be bought at the Arthur Price Factory Shop on Britannia Way, Lichfield.

Jackie said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be partnering with a well-known British brand like Arthur Price.  

“They reached out to me saying they wanted to include my work because they love Lichfield and want to support other local businesses. I’ve got a fantastic display in their shop and I think it’s wonderful we are working together, which can only benefit us both.”

Bev Shepherd, factory shop manager, said: “We are all very proud Lichfieldians and it’s great to have such a talented local artist as Jackie selling her fantastic work in our shop.

“Just seeing Jackie’s work reminds me of how lucky we are to live in an area with so many beautiful buildings.

Simon Price, CEO of Arthur Price, said: “I’m a great believer in business partnerships. And as the challenging retail environment continues, partnerships and friendships are the way forward.”

Pictured: Jackie Roberts and Bev Shepherd