Witney sweet shop announces closure ‘with heavy heart’

Grumpys Sweet Shop in Fettiplace Road, which operated as a cafe and collectibles shop until it became a sweet shop in 2023, has announced it will close by the end of August.

A statement from the team behind the shop said the ‘difficult decision’ was taken with a ‘heavy heart’.

The final day trading would be Friday, August 28.

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The statement said: “This hasn’t been a decision we’ve taken lightly.

“Like so many families and small businesses, we’ve felt the impact of the rising cost of living, and the increasing costs of running a business have made things more challenging than ever.

Sweets (stock photo) (Image: Timm Bursch / Unsplash)

“On top of that, our current lease has came to an end.

“Renewing it would mean committing to another seven years, and after a great deal of thought, we’ve decided that this is the right time for us to close this chapter.

“While we’re incredibly sad to say goodbye, we’d love to see as many of you as possible before we close.

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“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Grumpy’s Sweet Shop so much more than just a business.

“You turned it into a place filled with smiles, laughter, and wonderful memories that we’ll treasure forever.”

The owners added that ‘everything you see in the shop’ is now for sale, and offers will be considered for all fittings and displays.