Beloved department store to close after eight years as shoppers left gutted
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A BELOVED boutique department store is set to shut its doors for good, leaving loyal shoppers devastated. The retail store will close after eight years of being in business, becoming a community staple. Sandersons, located in the Fox Valley shopping complex in Sheffield, will close in March following a review of the business.
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The family-run store, which first opened in 2016 on the site of a former steelworks, was unveiled with fanfare by actress Joanna Lumley. Over the years, it became a centrepiece of the retail park, employing 19 staff and offering shoppers a mix of luxury brands and unique items.
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However, the company has confirmed that it will focus on its store in Stroud and expand its growing online business. In a heartfelt statement, Sandersons said: “We are sorry to tell you that our Fox Valley store will close in March. We’ve loved being part of the community here and look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks.
“We have seen significant growth in our online business, and our unique range of brands will continue to be available to all our customers. "We’ll also be introducing some great deals across our top brands in the closing down sale.”. The closure has left customers heartbroken, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment.
One shopper wrote: “Absolutely gutted. It’s my favorite shop of all time and has been since you opened. The staff have become friends, and the spa is amazing. Such a loss for our area.”. Another added: “This is such a shame. Sadly, the things they now sell are out of most people’s price range. When it first opened, they had a far better choice at affordable prices.”.
