Independent gift shop Bromley & Co to close after nine years in Ipswich
Independent gift shop Bromley & Co to close after nine years in Ipswich
A long-standing independent gift shop in Ipswich town centre is set to close its doors in the next few weeks, with the owners citing declining footfall as the reason for closure.
Why it matters: The closure of Bromley & Co, which has been a fixture in The Walk for nearly a decade, represents another loss to Ipswich’s independent retail sector.
The details: The shop, which opened in 2016 and is co-owned by Maxine Matthews and Sharon Baker, specialises in gift cards, jewellery, home interiors and clothes.
The background: The business has faced various challenges throughout its nine-year history, including the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. However, the owners cite a decline in town centre footfall as the straw that broke the camel’s back.
What’s next: The shop will remain open for a few more weeks, and customers can take advantage of the closing-down sale.
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