No more shoe shop
It was sad to see Gerry’s Shoes close down today. Regular readers of the this blog will remember when Gerry Atkinson started it with such optimism back in June.
The story looked a positive one – Richmond, a town without a shoe shop, gets shoe shop thanks to local man with vision. So what’s gone wrong?
Basically not enough people bought shoes.
Its arrival coincided with a debate going on at this site – which has continued to this week – about why Richmond’s shopping options are so poor.
The demise of Gerry’s adds another layer to the debate. It would be interesting to know how many of those people defending local shopping and talking it up on public platforms actually use the facilities.
Did you buy a pair of winter shoes this year? If so, where did they come from?
With online purchases now offering unbeatable levels of choice, our changed shopping habits could well lead to more local shops closing. Is that something to worry about? If so, what should the response be in the town?
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