High street shop with over 60 sites launches huge ‘everything must go’ closing down sale before shutting for good
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SHOPPERS have shared their devastation following the news a major high street store will close for good. Card Zone, which has 60 locations across the UK, will permanently shutter its site in Scunthorpe in a matter of months. A closing-down sale has already been launched, with the retailer offering 20% off products in the store.
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In a post shared on social media, locals have expressed their sadness at the card and gift store's departure. One said: "The town centre is dead.". And another added: "Aww no gutted love this shop especially for my Disney bits.". Colleagues at the store in North Lincolnshire confirmed to The Sun that the gift and card store will close for good on 23 April 2025.
That gives shoppers around four months to say their goodbyes. It comes as Card Zone is set to close another store in Stroud, Gloucestershire next month. Shoppers in the area have been aware of its closure since May, with a closing-down sale also being launched.
And these are not isolated occurrences. Earlier this year, it was announced the brand would close its site in Reigate following a major discount sale. Two other Cardzone stores were permanently shuttered last year as well. The retailer, which has stores across the UK, shut branches in Beeston and Kirkby in Ashfield, both in Nottinghamshire.
News of the closure comes amid a challenging time for the whole of the UK’s retail sector. High inflation coupled with a squeeze on consumers' finances has meant people have less money to spend in the shops. Just this month, bosses at a number of prominent retailers have revealed plans to cut stores from their estates.