A BELOVED high street retailer is to shut its doors for good as it launches a major closing down sale. Essential Vintage told followers on social that it would be closing down after they had been “priced out” because of bigger players in the market such as Vinted. FACEBOOKThe store has launched a closing down sale to shift stock before it closes[/caption]Owner Josh Byworth said: “The days of going into a specialist store like this to find that one-off piece are gone now – you can go online and find 50 of the same thing without the overheads.
”The businessman said that they were also dealing with high costs such as rent and electricity. Fans were quick to chime in and share their devastation. One person said: “You have kitted me out with some of my most treasured garms to date so thank you.
I wish you nothing but the best.”While another person added: “Sadly people have never understood use it or lose it and they are pushing everything online, so very very sad for you and all entrepreneurial small retailers.”And a third said: “Such a shame after such work you put in to build your business.
”The store has launched a 50% off sale to help shift stock before its final trading day. Offers include Levi jeans for £7 and branded tops for £8. Shoppers can also pick up Vinyls for £1.
The retailer exclusively stocked vintage clothes, making it a haven for sustainable shoppers. It is not the first time Ipswich locals have had to wave goodbye to their favorite shop. O.
