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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
UK discount chain shutting shops as Summer closures begin
Shoppers are snapping up big bargains as the retailer clears stock Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Original Factory Shop is closing several branches this month, with more expected later 'Closing down' sales are already underway at affected stores, with major discounts across items Locations confirmed for closure include sites in Pembrokeshire, Worcestershire, and Cumbria Affected branches are offering up to 30% off clothing, footwear, toys, and household goods The closures are part of a wider restructuring plan to cut losses and renegotiate rents Several branches of a major discount department store chain are set to shut their doors this month, with more closures expected later in the summer. Shoppers have already spotted "closing down" sales at some Original Factory Shop locations, where stock is being sold off at heavily discounted prices. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Photos of the sales have been shared on Facebook, with one post noting: 'Up to 11 TOFS stores are set to close this month, including sites across Worcestershire, Durham and Cumbria.' (Photo: David Potter/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images) | Getty Images A spokesperson for the retailer told The Press and Journal: 'The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) recently confirmed that, as part of a restructuring, a number of its loss-making stores will have to close. "Closing stores is always a tough decision and we are committed to keeping as many stores open as possible. This is, however, dependent on successful negotiations with landlords as we strive to build a sustainable and successful business for the future.' The full list of confirmed store closures: Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire – closing June 26 Perth – closing June 28 Chester Le Street, County Durham – closing June 28 Arbroath, Angus – closing June 28 Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire – closing June 28 Pershore, Worcestershire – closing June 28 Normanton, West Yorkshire – closing June 28 Peterhead, Aberdeenshire – closing June 28 Shaftesbury, Dorset – closing June 28 Staveley, Cumbria – closing July 12 Middlewich – TBC Heswall – TBC Stores currently listed for sale: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nairn Market Drayton Troon Blairgowrie Castle Douglas The discount department store has cut prices across the board, with everything from clothing and gardening tools to toys now reduced. Shoppers will find clothing rails marked with discounts of up to 30% off, while the entire footwear range — including trainers and heels — is heavily discounted. In the men's section, shelves are well-stocked with polo shirts, gym vests, and t-shirts. Household essentials and cleaning products are also included in the sale, with 10% knocked off their usual price. And if you've got a sweet tooth, there are plenty of confectionery bargains to be found throughout the store. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Discount store to shut three Scotland locations as it launches closing down sale
The move comes as part of a major restructuring plan formed by Modella Capital. A popular discounted chain has launched a massive closing down sale recently. The move will see it close down three Scots stores for good, with more up for sale. The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), which operates around 200 stores across the UK, was spotted offering price cuts on a huge selection of items recently, with discounts on everything from clothes and toys to gardening tools. Shoppers on Facebook shared images of the sale to the Cupar store's official page, with a caption reading: "Up to 11 TOFS stores are already to set to close this month, including sites across Worcestershire, Durham and Cumbria." Scottish stores confirmed to be closing down for good on Saturday, June 28 are based in Perth, Arbroath and Peterhead. Meanwhile, a further four stores across the country are up for sale in Nairn, Troon, Castle Douglas and Blairgowrie, although negotiations with landlords are said to be ongoing, so it is unsure if these stores will be closing down as well. According to the Sun, clothing rails have been tagged with percentage-off signs as high as 30 per cent off, with discounts in the Cupar store said to be across summer items such as linen, dresses and jeans. Shoppers are also reported to find savings across footwear and the menswear section, with an abundance of polo shirts, gym vests, and t-shirts on offer. It's not just clothes that are included in the closing down sale, as cleaning products and household essentials are on offer for 10 percent less, while plenty of deals have been spotted across confectionary. The announcement of the store closures comes as part of a major restructuring plan that is being carried out by Modella Capital, the same firm that bought over WHSmith and Hobbycraft. The private equity firm purchased the discounted department store earlier this year, with a plan renegotiate rents across 88 of its stores. As part of the restructuring plans, TOFS is said to have previously told the Press and Journal that several "loss-making stores will have to close." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Modella bought over the discounted department store, which has been on the high street since 1969, earlier this year from Duke Street Capital. To help save the company from collapse, it drew up plans to initiate a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) at the end of April, allowing it to explore other strategies such as negotiating reduced rents with landlords. Full list of TOFS stores closing for good Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire - June 26 Perth - June 28 Chester Le Street, County Durham - June 28 Arbroath, Angus - June 28 Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire - June 28 Pershore, Worcestershire - June 28 Normanton, West Yorkshire - June 28 Peterhead, Aberdeenshire - June 28 Shaftesbury, Dorset - June 28 Staveley, Cumbria - July 12 Middlewich - TBC Heswall - TBC Full list of TOFS stores up for sale Nairn Market Drayton Troon Blairgowrie Castle Douglas
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Full list of bargain retail chain set to shut Scots stores for good – with massive closing down sale launched
Read on to check out some of the incredible bargains SHUTTERS DOWN Full list of bargain retail chain set to shut Scots stores for good – with massive closing down sale launched Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Original Factory Shop is closing several Scottish stores as a closing-down sale is launched. The discount department store has slashed the prices on everything, from clothing to gardening tools to toys. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The Original Factory Shop in Peterhead Credit: Savills 4 The bargain retailer has a store in Perth Credit: Shepherd Chartered Surveyors 4 The popular chain has an outlet in Arbroath Credit: Shepherd Chartered Surveyors Clothing rails have been tagged with percentage-off signs as high as 30 per cent off. TOFS in Cupar, Fife, is packed with pretty dresses, linen pieces, and jeans. Elsewhere in Scotland, branches in Perth, Arbroath and Peterhead will pull the shutters down for the final time on June 28. And the chain is also selling stores north of the border, including in Nairn, Troon, Blairgowrie and Castle Douglas. There are also huge discounts across all footwear in the store - from trainers to heels. Over in the men's section, there is an abundance of polo shirts, gym vests, and t-shirts. SCOTTISH CLOSURES CLOSURES: Perth Arbroath Peterhead Cupar FOR SALE: Nairn, Troon Blairgowrie Castle Douglas It's worth stocking up on cleaning products and household essentials as they have a 10 per cent reduction on the price. For those sweet-toothed shoppers, there are plenty of deals across all confectionery. Photos of the sale went on the Cupar store's Facebook with the caption: "Up to 11 TOFS stores are already to set to close this month, including sites across Worcestershire, Durham and Cumbria." Meanwhile, another five stores across Nairn, Market Drayton, Troon, Blairgowrie and Castle Douglas have been placed up for sale. End of an Era: Aldo's Iconic Chip Shop Closes After 30 Years The Original Factory Shop has told The Sun that negotiations are ongoing with landlords - making it unclear whether these shops will remain open. It comes as part of a major restructuring carried out by new owner Modella Capital with a number of loss-making stores having to close as result. Over June nine of these stores will close, including sites in Dorest and Durham. Another site in Middlewich is also set to close however a date is yet to be confirmed.
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Bargain retail chain with almost 180 shops to shut ANOTHER Scots branch
The retailer has revealed the reason for the shock closures SHOP SHUT Bargain retail chain with almost 180 shops to shut ANOTHER Scots branch A BARGAIN retailer with almost 180 shops is set to close another branch in Scotland. The Original Factory Shop in Cupar, Fife is set to pull the shutters down at the end of next month. 2 The Original Factory Shop in Cupar, Fife has announced it's shutting shop Credit: Google It comes amid a major shake-up of the business, with the outlets in Perth and Arbroath also shutting shop. The company said the closure was with a "heavy heart" as they announced the news online. A statement reads: "We want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible support over the years. "To our loyal customers, thank you for choosing us and for being the heart of our store. "To our dedicated colleagues, thank you for your hard work and commitment." The discounter, which specialises in clothing and homeware, is launching a 20 per cent closing down sale. Loyal customers rushed online to express their misery over the shock announcement. One wrote: "That's sad to hear. I liked a wee browse around the shop and often got some bargains." Another added: "Sad news for staff, there's nothing much left in Cupar these days." A third recalled: "I remember going there as a wee lad with my granny." The Sun has been reporting on a series of store closures by The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) and can now confirm there are even more sites shutting for good. TOFS previously warned it would have to shut some "loss-making" locations after struggling in recent years. Eight closures were known of before but we can reveal a further two are shutting next month, taking the total to 10. The stores in Chester-le-Street in County Durham and in Perth, Scotland, are both shutting on June 28.
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The ‘gorgeous' £10 buy that provides pretty colour and lights up your garden or terrace ‘all-year long'
Scroll down to discover how your garden can boost your home's value FLORAL FIND The 'gorgeous' £10 buy that provides pretty colour and lights up your garden or terrace 'all-year long' SHOPPERS are racing to snap up a set of string lights designed to brighten up outdoor spaces while blending in with softer garden aesthetics. These LED string lights adorned with warm white bulbs and artificial pink roses offer a simple way to introduce light and colour to gardens. Advertisement 3 The Original Factory Shop has over 180 stores across the UK Credit: Alamy 3 These string includes integrated LEDs Credit: The Original Factory Shop Retailing for £10 at The Original Factory Shop, the LED rose string lights promise to suffuse gardens, terraces and gazebos with warmer hues. The product description reads: "It's a great no-fuss addition to any garden, terrace or gazebo, providing light in those darker corners and colour all year long." The faux foliage and rose detailing aim to replicate the look of real climbing plants without the maintenance. While not a replacement for outdoor lighting, the set can be a low-effort ambient addition to a space. Advertisement The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is a British discount department store chain established in 1969 by Peter Black. Its first store opened in Keighley, West Yorkshire, and it originally sold surplus soap produced by one of Black's factories. TOFS today operates over 180 stores across the UK. It comes as an expert revealed to The Sun seven ways to make a garden look bigger. Advertisement One easy method is to create zones, according to Ivana Agustina, Head of Project Management at ShrubHub, an online landscape design service. 6 ways to get rid of slugs and snails Agustina said: "The human brain perceives multiple small experiences as more substantial than one uniform space. 'By dividing your garden into zones – perhaps a dining area, a lounge space, and a planting section – visitors mentally 'travel' through your garden, making it feel much bigger.' Another approach is to train climbing plants to grow up trellises or along walls. Advertisement Agustina explained: "Vertical gardening is both practical and visually expanding. 'By drawing the eye upward with wall-mounted planters, trellises with climbing plants, or tall, narrow planters, you create height that makes the garden feel more spacious.' Meanwhile, Gardener's World recently named trumpet vines (Campsis) as one of the best plants for covering walls and fences that are an eyesore. Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% These deciduous climbers produce striking tubular flowers in shades of red, orange or yellow, typically that bloom from late summer into autumn. Advertisement Known for their rapid growth, they can quickly cover trellises or frameworks, though experts recommend pruning annually to keep them in check. While they thrive in warmer conditions, they are also frost-hardy once established.
