A Gloucestershire DIY store has announced it will close after 45 years of trading.
Gardiner Haskins in Cirencester said the closure was due to changing shopping habits and structural cost increases significantly above inflation have combined to make the store unviable.
“Our focus now is on delivering an orderly closure looking after our loyal customers and properly supporting our affected staff.”
Managing Director, Ben Allen said: “This is sad news for our staff and the community this store has served for over 45 years. I would like to thank our customers for their loyal support. We have been proud to serve the people of Cirencester and to be actively engaged with the community supporting local charities and sponsoring Cirencester Town Football Club. We will work with these community partners to make sure the impact of our closure is minimised.”
“We are also fully committed to minimise the impact of the store closure on our loyal staff who have worked incredibly hard to maintain our business throughout a uniquely challenging period. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all. They are an outstanding team. We will support affected staff with enhanced redundancy packages and outplacement support to help them find new employment opportunities. ”
“An orderly closure will take place during which all customer orders will be properly fulfilled. When the store closes after-sales support will transfer to our Bristol store.”