A MAJOR UK toy chain with more than 120 locations has announced that it will close a popular store in a fresh blow for shoppers. Toy giant Smyths Toys has confirmed that it will permanently close its superstore on Churchill Way West in Salisbury tomorrow. 1 The Smyths Toys Superstore in Salisbury will close toorrow Credit: Getty The shop will shut its doors for good because its lease is expiring.
The unit is set to become a new Lidl supermarket. A Homesense store which is based next door will also “vacate the site” according to a planning application for the new Lidl outlet. It is not yet clear when the Homesense store will close its doors for the last time.
Read more on stores closing SHUT DOWN The EIGHT retailers closing shops in January with 11 stores set to shut for good CLOSING TIME High street giant launches closing down sale at town centre store The news will come as a fresh blow for the town, which has also seen furnishings shop Home Store close down this week. A spokesperson for Smyths Toys thanked customers for “being a part of the Smyths Toys family in Salisbury”. They added: “It is with deep regret that we announce the closure of our Smyths Toys Superstores location in Salisbury, effective 5 January 2025.
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