The oldest department store in the world? Maybe. But it's not all frumpy rumpy old fuddy…read more I was in town when all the sales were happening. Thus, everything had a good price. At the entrance of this store, there is a beautiful display of bathing things: scented, glittery, soapy things. Beautiful. Further back there are hats and belts. Then a small section of crystal stuff. And other department store areas. Even for the experienced shopper, I was having a tough time telling the department stores apart. I was trying to organize by hierarchy and some left me a bit confused. This was not as trendy as New Look nor as cheap in quality. But it's not M&S. Everything is expensive in the UK. Even going to the toilet comes with a fee.

Ah, Eve and Ranshaw - Louth's traditional old-fashioned department store. I know a lot of people…read morewho rave about this place, but I'm not one of them - it's a decent enough shop, but I think it's too crowded, and tries to sell too many different things in too small a space. They only have small ranges of all the items they offer, which means choice is limited, and a lot of the designers they stock are old-fashioned and unfashionable. On the ground floor you find handbags, men's clothing, women's clothing, kitchenware, china, glass and bedding as well as a fabric/haberdashery department. Typical brands on offer include Portmeirion china and Fiorelli handbags. Upstairs is the lingerie shop, which admittedly has a fantastic range, particularly of shapewear. Eve and Ranshaw is crowded and it's hard to negotiate if you have a buggy or a child with you, but since the staff aren't child-friendly anyway, this isn't really a problem as its just somewhere to avoid if you are shopping with kids. It's a mainstay of the town, so I hope it keeps going, but I think it needs to move with the times - if only slightly - if it's to survive another 100+ years!

Coneys has always been the best place to rent a tux, or to pick up your designer stuff locally. The…read moreshop's nicely laid out, and the window displays always tempt me to go in (or check my bank balance first and then realise I can't afford anything and then get sad). Excellent quality clothing, from Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, to D&G, to other labels I don't know but that price-wise tell me they must be pretty good.

Wrights has a good range of books, but the shop isn't laid out particularly well and it can be…read moreconfusing - I think they try to have too many different services within one shop. However, they do sometimes have events to meet local authors, and the staff are nice and friendly. Book prices tend not to be discounted but there are occasional special offers. Wrights has a good range of newspapers and magazines and also sells a small range of snacks, plus stationery, art supplies, cards and gift wrap and cake decorating equipment. The shop has been in Louth for years and is famous for its upside-down sign (it used to be Parkers).

This shop is much like any other greenwoods store where ever you go. It has a wide range of mens…read moresuits, jackets, shirts, trousers, ties etc and a range of formal wear. There is also a selection of formal wear to hire at quite reasonable prices. The prices in the store are quite reasonable for the quality - they are more expensive than asda or tesco for instance but the quality is also better. Apart from the suits the majority of the clothing is aimed at the more mature man - more formal casual than trendy casual - but if you're looking for a bargain work suit and shoes this is a good place to go. The staff are always very friendly and they at least know what they are selling unlike the staff in supermarkets. They will also (tactfully) tell you if something doesn't suit you and try to get you into something that does suit you - again something you won't find in supermarkets who are only interested in the quick sale. Have a rummage around because there's usually something at a bargain price.

Spinning Wheel is a fantastic little shop in the heart of Louth town centre…read more When i say little shop i mean it is little, there isnt a great deal of room inside, though they do seem to maximise the use of the space without it appearing to be overcrowded. They have 3 changing rooms at the back of the shop which have always been clean and tidy everytime i have been in there. The staff are always pleasant and polite. They stock a range of designer and non designer clothes and i think the cheapest i have seen an item in there was a top for a fiver! If you like Spinning Wheel be sure to check out the Spinning Wheel Clearance shop round the corner in Aswell Street which sells all of Spinning Wheels old stock at usually less than half price! Between Spinning Wheel and Spinning Wheel Clearance these two shops saved my sanity and actually gave me somewhere decent to shop whilst living in Louth.

It's a great shop, but I prefer the prices in its clearance store round the corner on Aswell…read moreStreet! Spinning Wheel stocks labels such as Jackpot, Lipsy, etc - slightly different funky pieces that stand out from the New Look/Peacocks crowd! However, with the unusual styles comes higher prices, although these are worth it. It's also a very small shop, and hard to shop in if you have a buggy (lots of shops in Louth suffer in this way!). Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the clothes they sell, and it's a nice shopping experience.

The Great Yorkshire Outlet to give it its full name is situated in the old market hall. On first…read moreappearances it doesn't look much but venture inside and there are plenty of fantastic bargains to be had. It's a bit like Boyes stores in that it has a wide variety of household and clothing items often at ridiculously low prices - obviously overstocks, last season, bankrupt stock, slight seconds etc. I tend to go here for tough outdoor clothing. Both of my current 'heavy weather' coats are from here. One (a long waterproof coat with fleece lining) cost me the princely sum of £10 and the other - a rather fantastic wax jacket - cost a massive £15. I also recently got a pair of fully lined thinsulate fingerless gloves/mittens for £4 from there too. I'm just appalled that I live in Grimsby where I would expect to be able to find something and in the last two occasions that I've wanted a heavy duty coat I've had to go to Louth to get it. It's testament to the quality and variety of shops in Louth. Anyway, there are a lot of other clothes for men women and children and other household goods too numerous to mention. The only downside is that there never seems to be many staff on and they seem a bit indifferent in their attitude.

There is a small town center in Louth. It is filled with teenagers in the afternoon hours…read more Sometimes, said teenagers will zoom around the town square in their little scooters to show off. There is always a hot blond willing to watch for a little while. New Look is just across the street from this town center. It's a small store since this is a really small town. But it has the essentials. I don't know what it is about England but things are trendier. I have issue with the wide use of jersey. But that's because I'm built like a pork pie. On the day I came in to purchase a belt, the credit card machine was not working. Luckily the belt was on sale and I had enough cash. There was a good chunk of the store on sale. The store sells everything from shoes, to belts, to clothing, to underwear. I was told that New Look has some nice bras. I walked by this store frequently, since it was on the way to the bakery. And the chip shop. And the drugstore. And it was always busy. Must be the sale. The shop is kept pretty organized and clean. Well lit. Trendy store for trendy pieces.

Probably one of the best New Looks I've ever been in - not as crowded as they usually are, and with…read morea good range for a small store. And it ought to be good, as it's one of Louth's very few clothes shops! Leaving aside the fact that we really need more clothes-shopping choice in this town, I do recommend New Look. Their £10 jeans are a bargain for a start! They have a good range of well-priced basics which are good quality for the price, and they also do very funky shoes. The staff are friendly and helpful and welcoming, which is important in a clothes shop, and no one seems to mind if you drag the kids with you - another important plus point for clothes shops. The changing rooms are a bit small, but that frees up more space for clothes stock so no-one's moaning. And they're very good about returns anyway if you don't have time to try before you buy.

Great store with fantastic value! It's a really big Matalan,…read moreand wonderful in the sales.

I love this store it is fantastic, great value for money and great staff, very good service all…read moreround!!