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A BUSINESS behind the Corkee scented crystals is growing at a fast rate and is now supplying products to wholesalers across the UK.

Due to the demand of the irresistable scents, the owners of Corkee Store in Darwen are now supplying and shipping home scents to customers daily.

Carley and Mark Pearson set up as a small business at their home when Carley wanted an alternative to wax melts that are used in burners.

She invented the crystals and because the demand was high the couple opened a shop in May 2019.

Mark said that wholesale business has kept the company afloat during the pandemic.

He said: “Being closed affected us just as much as every other business, it gave us time to concentrate on our online sales which has been good.

“The wholesale customer base is growing and we are shipping them out daily.”

The scented crystals are placed in a burner to fragrance your room. Scents include coconut, pixie dust, savage, fresh linen and even monkey farts that smells of bananas.

Mark said: “The scents are like no other. They are really strong and powerful and last longer than certain oils and wax melts. We get no less than five star reviews.”

Corkee Store is based in Bolton Road and is part of Shop Darwen and Lancs Local. 
It sells a range of handcrafted gifts and scented products as well as perfume-infused exfoliating sponges.

Mark added: “Everything we make is here in our town, we support local businesses and have small business owners who sell their goods here. 

“We do our bit to help each other out and that’s what it’s all about.”
Even though the company is doing well, Mark said it’s more important than ever to shop local.

“Christmas is coming and we have some lovely gifts in the shop. If people can shop local they will be helping out their community and the small business owners,” said Mark.

“Smelling something good makes you feel good so that’s why we love making people’s homes smell great.”

To make an order visit the store between 10am to 4pm and 10am to 5pm on Thursday (closed Tuesday and Sunday) or visit www.corkee.co.uk.