Three Bath shops set to close in run-up to Christmas
Three Bath shops are preparing to close their doors for the final time.
Game Retails has confirmed it is shutting its GameStation store on Westgate Street next month, just weeks after it reopened its Game store in SouthGate.
A spokesman said: "This was a difficult decision and all the Westgate Street team have been informed. All permanent team members will be moving across to the new SouthGate Centre store and we're looking forward to carrying on delivering a great experience for Bath's community of gamers."
Also leaving Westgate Street is women's clothing chain Store Twenty-One.
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Signs appeared in the shop informing customers of its closing down sale because the shop had come to the end of its lease last month. However, a spokesman for the company declined to comment on why the shop was closing.
In Oldfield Park, Shoe Zone, in Moorland Road, is due to close in the coming weeks, though an exact date has not been given. A spokesman for the company said the shop was closing because poor sales and rising costs had made it unsustainable.
The spokesman said: "In a large portfolio of stores there are a number of closures and openings every year. The decision to close a store is always a difficult one and is not taken lightly.
"The decision is not in any way a reflection on the commitment and hard work of our staff. Every effort will be made to redeploy any personnel affected to nearby stores wherever possible."
Disney has announced it will close its Union Street store in the new year.
Comments
by mrmeldrew
Tuesday, November 20 2012, 12:35PM
“TESCO METRO !!!! every little helps!”
by bath1946
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 4:42AM
“In a desparate attempt to give the impression that Bath has a thriving retail sector there will be more cheapos selling Xmas tat then closing with unpaid bills. The sad reality is that Bath has too many shops and next year will see more closures.”
by robertdrower
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 11:32PM
“It may be a big chain coffee shop - they seem to be taking over to the detriment of local independents - just look at what's happening in Keynsham.”
by TeabagTerry
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 5:58PM
“Not surprising, given how much the rent and business rates are in the city centre.”
by davidp2011
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 5:37PM
“The Shoe Zone shop unit would be ideal for Tesco. I'm sure they could, just as they did at the Bath Press site, seek to convince us all that there is no traffic on Moorland Road or the surrounding streets. Obviously we are all desperate for another supermarket! Pray what is wrong with charity shops? I work for one and we help to keep up the footfall in the area.”
by clarysage50
Monday, November 05 2012, 12:49PM
“Plenty of room for Poundland shops now!!”
by clarysage50
Monday, November 05 2012, 12:49PM
“Plenty of room for Poundland shops now!!”
by Mush66
Monday, November 05 2012, 12:40PM
“...a shop shutting on Morland Rd? Can we get another betting shop or Charity shop there? Or, I tell you what's missing to fit the general UK high street business model, a high interest legal loan shark....”
by BV_BV
Monday, November 05 2012, 12:00PM
“Please no more Tesco or Sainsbury stores to replace them!”