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Mococo founders named Business People of the Year at local awards

Lee and Maureen Hooson, founders of jewellery retailer Mococo, have been named Independent Business People of the Year at the Merseyside Independent Business Awards.

The husband-and-wife team and joint managing directors of the company scooped the accolade at a black tie ceremony held in Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel.

Maureen said: “I’m Merseyside born and bred, so to be awarded alongside Lee as Business Person of the Year is both an honour and privilege.

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“Independent businesses bring such a wealth of goods and services to the economy. The flexibility you have as an independent operator means you can truly honour your customer’s every wish, which is what we continue to focus on each day at Mococo.”

Lee added: “As a family run, independent business it is humbling to receive this award and be nominated alongside so many successful and hard working entrepreneurs.

“It is almost a decade since we founded Mococo, and in that time we have proved that independent retailers can really make a mark on the high street, even in the toughest of financial climates.”

Organised by Merseyside law firm Morecrofts and backed by Liverpool’s City Central BID, the Merseyside Independent Business awards are in their third year and aim to recognise the region’s independent business sector.

Alison Lobb, judge and partner at Morecrofts, said Mococo is a real inspiration and success story for independent businesses in the region.

She said: “Maureen and Lee Hooson have stayed true to their ethos of concentrating on impeccable customer service and luxurious touches which sets Mococo apart. They have proved that independent businesses can thrive on the high street and their continued growth is impressive to behold.”

Mococo recently announced the relocation and expansion of its Chester store in a bid to improve its presence in the city.

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