Gadget retailer with over 50 stores to close branch for good TODAY
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A GADGET and gift retailer with over 50 stores is set to close one of its branches for good today. Menkind, which sells everything from toys to technology, will close down its branch in Kingfisher shopping centre in Redditch just three months after opening.
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A spokesperson for the brand told The Sun the decision was "not made lightly". They said: "Unfortunately, the performance of the store in this location was not strong enough to enable us to keep it open. "We would be delighted to return to Redditch in the future if the right opportunity arises.".
They added: "We remain committed to serving our customers through our remaining stores and online platform. "For customers of the Redditch store, the nearest Menkind store is located at Chapel Walk in Worcester, or you can shop online.". The last day of trading will be Sunday, January 12 giving shoppers just a few hours to bid their farewells.
It will come as another for locals who just recently waved goodbye to Carpertright following its administration last summer. This came after Lidl closed its branch in The Quadrant in Redditch town centre in the summer of 2023. As for Menkind, this is not the first time it has called time on one of its stores.
The store shuttered its branch in the Old George Mall, Salisbury, Wiltshire in January 2024. Menkind also closed its branch in Teesside Park in Thornaby, North Yorkshire, on December 2023. You can find your nearest using the store locator tool on the Menkind website.
