Economy
From around 1790 and during the industrial revolution, the manufacture of needle and fish-hooks, for which the parish and Reddich were well known. Cycles and motors have also been manufactured in the area. Agriculture is still a major activity. Feckenham was corporate headquarters of Barrets of Feckenham, a well-known former nationwide chain of camping and walking equiptment stores that ceased trading during the 2008 economic crisis. A new chain of stores specialising in camping and outdoor equipment, Winfield's, took over much of the Barret business and operates from the former premises in Feckenham. Several bed & breakfast guest houses, and two pubs represent the village's hospitality industry.
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