The market has 61 independent businesses, including greengrocers, clothing, music, and hardware stalls.

[4] A trader of note is Ashton's the fishmongers, who claim to have traded in the market since 1866[5] at the Trinity Street entrance selling a wide range of fresh seafood.

In 2012 they hit the headlines when they sold meat from a 20 foot long 550 lb thresher shark.

[6] Another longstanding trader is The Market Deli, a small, family-run business trading for over 100 years, located at the same stall since 1928.

[8] As part of the development, there will be a dining area with 70 seats and the roof and original windows of the Victorian building will be restored.