A HIGH street discounter is set to close a town centre branch today - as shoppers cry it's "gutting". The Original Factory Shop, a department store chain, has called time on its branch in Haverfordwest, Wales . Bosses confirmed the news on the branch's Facebook page on November 7, writing: "We are sorry to let you know our store will close it's doors on 14th December 2024.
" "We take this opportunity to thank all of the local community and our store colleagues for their support throughout our time here in Haverfordwest." The post, which racked up a whopping 97 shares, was also flooded with comments. One disappointed customer wrote: "Gutting loved coming in to the shop honestly another loss to Haverfordwest.
" Read more Money News Another said: "Sorry to hear you are losing- it’s always been a great place for bargains." And a third echoed: "This is so sad, and on top of Christmas , feel gutted for them." Other users praised the women who have run the shop, and said they would miss them.
One said: "Sad news - great little shop and staff are lovely." Most read in Money Another typed: "I will be so sad to see this lovely little shop going . Always such friendly, helpful staff.
Good luck ladies in whatever work you do next." Meanwhile, another gushed: "Aww absolutely gutted your closing girls. Will miss you all very much.
You've all been so lovely on the odd occasion I visit. Always a laugh with you idiots." Since the closure was announced, several closing down sales have been lau.
