All trader groups at QVM are united in a desire for a
positive business environment that is enjoyable to work in, creates reasonable
profits, and has a sustainable vision going forward. Working together is
important. A representative from seafood traders claimed on Thursday night that
fresh food was responsible for attracting 70% of the customers to the market. QVM
surveys would appear to support that view. They show that 70% of visitors are
locals who are the core customer group for fresh food. On the other hand, we
know that tourists are drawn predominantly to general merchandise and we know
that the largest number of rent payers at QVM are general merchandise traders.
The point is that each group at the market relies on each other for a cohesive
mix of products, attractions, and financial inputs. We are different, and so we
should be. But understanding, and accommodating those differences is going to
be very important going forward so we can all benefit.
