Abingdon boutique to shut down after 23 years in town

Accessory and gift store The Finishing Touch, which has been a fixture in Abingdon’s Stert Street for more than two decades, has announced it will close at the end of July.

Owner Esther Hall, who ran the shop with her daughter Georgia, said the years they spent trading in Abingdon were ‘fabulous’ and thanked customers who made their ‘little dream a roaring success’.

Mum and daughter duo Esther Hall (right) and Georgia, who ran the store together (Image: Contributed)

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Mrs Hall said: “Over the 23 years of having our business in Abingdon we have very much enjoyed every minute of it.

“It has been a pleasure to have our store in a lovely town such as Abingdon, and most importantly our amazing customers and business neighbours.

“We are extremely grateful to all our lovely customers and colleagues, past and present, who have made our family business so successful over our years of trading.

“Christmas has been our most favourite time of the year and we loved creating magical displays for all to enjoy. 

A Christmas display at the store, owner Esther Hall’s ‘favourite time of year’ (Image: Contributed)

“We are sad to be leaving but know it is the right time for myself and my daughter.

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“I will be getting ready to retire so I can spend much needed time with family and friends and to take a well earned rest.

“My daughter Georgia is continuing her career in retail and is very much excited to take on her next challenge.”

The duo announced a closing down sale would start on Tuesday, May 26, with 25 per cent off all full price items, and gift vouchers and credit notes can be redeemed up until the closure.