Independent Chichester shop closes

By Joe Stack
Published 8th Apr 2022, 14:57 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2022, 14:58 BST
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A independent Chichester business has said the pandemic and rising costs have been the 'nail in the coffin'.

The Exclusive Cake Shop and Vintage Tea Rooms in North Street has made the sad announcement that it will cease trading from the shop.

In an emotional statement posted to the shop's window, the team said that despite their best efforts they have bee unable to recover from losses from the pandemic and said that, paired with rising costs, the shop has been forced to close.

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The business will continue to accept orders for bespoke cakes and hampers for delivery but will no longer offer table service or take-way.

Chichester's North Street. Picture via Google StreetviewChichester's North Street. Picture via Google Streetview
Chichester's North Street. Picture via Google Streetview

Two Sisters Trading Ltd. which owns the business, has said it will be putting it on sale.

A message to customers read: "Dear friends and customers, it is with a heavy heart and after much thought and discussion that we have come to the sad decision to close our shop for table service and daily take away service.

"Unfortunately the pandemic seriously affected our ability to continue trading and although we have given it our best efforts, we have not bee able to recover financially from the losses we endured.