Long-established vintage furniture store Underneath the Arches has closed, andPerth
Princes Street will close its last trading day after 9:00 on July 30. welcomed Year at Fair City.
Unusual and upcycled treasure stores have bravely battled COVID, but recently a group of people who have provided carefully sourced inventory are saying it's time for a change. I agree with you.
His Lou Shaw, a partial owner who previously had a shop (Kit and Caboodle) in Newburgh, posted a social post on his media informing customers of future plans. Sent.
He was written, "As most of our customers know, Underneath He Arches has closed."
``It's such a strange feeling not to be able to open a shop, but it's time for a change. As they say, a new beginning. Heading to our new location on Newburgh High Street:
"Thank you to all of our customers for your business, support, kindness and friendship. Without you, we wouldn't have a shop. It's been an amazing nine years."
"Fiona Normand from Home Interiors and Isla Duncan from Nook and Cranny appear in October in Fiona's converted garden cabin in Abernethy.
"Joanna Aitken of Little Drum and I will be showing up at The Red Fox Studio in Newburgh on the weekend of September 2nd. Louise of The Vunderkammer will also be showing up with some quirky plants and planters."
PerthRegarding the decision to leave, Lou said it was due to a lack of customers. The four women who had Under the Arches had dropped out and were "one man down."
"The Perth store was opened by me and Joanna Aitken, and then we got together with Fiona and Isla for her foursome," she said. "When Ira left, we were looking for a fourth, but it never happened.
"We had loyal customers and lots of customers under the arch. I hope they find us at our new location.
"There was a lady from Liverpool who came here once a year.
``I have moved and am looking atPerth as a location, but lately it has not been able to play to its strengths.
"Perth is the old capital of Scotland and people want to see unique and individual shops. I don't think you fully appreciate the value of independent shops.
"Perth is my hometown. I remember going shopping with my mom. It was a really busy market town.
"It went downhill when it came to the city. Look at the High Street. It's lined with many closed shops, pound stores and tourist tat shops. We need another giant coffee shop."
"I also note thatPerth is touted as a great commuter location with lots of new housing. , was essentially a home goods store, but did not have Bertha Park or Charlottegate as an address.
"This house is all up, but its residents are in the city center."
"Right now these developments and those in Dobby are going well and you would expect the city center to be more vibrant, but it's not
"The Perth Kinross Council is doing well with all the local taxes that these new properties generate, but I think these people who are able to work and may need to go to her office in Edinburgh or Glasgow once a week are spending their money online. and away from here.
A PKC spokesperson, when asked for comment on the closure, said:
"The £26.5 million new museum at City Hall will be the new home of the Stone of Destiny, providing Perth with an international platform, bringing thousands of visitors to the city from all over the world, It offers an annual GVA, which not only costs £2.5m but also complements the many cultural attractions the city already boasts. 105} will bring people back to the city center as well, with an estimated £1m economic impact.
``The past two years have seen difficult trading conditions for many businesses across the country. and we recognize that changing shopping habits are making it difficult for many retailers. We recruited staff to help businesses access the COVID support available during the pandemic.
"Our business &place development team is working to ensure that businesses We can help you make the most of your opportunities, including grant support for frontage improvements.”
