A BELOVED florist will be closing its doors for the last time after 20 years in business.
The owner of the high street gem launched a huge sale as a final hurrah for their loyal customers.
Sharon, the owner of Sally’s Flowers in Upper Bar, Newport, announced on Facebook that she would be shutting up shop on May 20.
The florist, who has been in the industry for 30 years, said the rising costs made it “harder to keep afloat”.
“It is with a heavy heart that we will be closing our doors here at Sally’s Flowers on the 20th May,” she wrote on social media.
“As a small shop the rising prices of everything makes it harder and harder to trade and keep afloat.
“Thank you to all of our lovely local customers and customers from far and wide over the past however many years Sally’s has been on the high street for!
“We are truly grateful for your support, chats and those who had and are going through a hard time.
“We will remain open for the next few months, there will be a sale on all florist items and everything else we have in the shop soon. Again, thank you for your support… It’s been a pleasure,” she concluded.
Devastated to see yet another hard-working independent shop crumble under the pressure, customers rushed to the comment section to share their well wishes.
One wrote: “You have been in town since I was a little girl. Seeing my mum receive beautiful flowers on her birthday and anniversaries, then kindly doing both my parents proud with beautiful arrangements for their funerals. Very sorry to see you go.”
“So sorry to hear this and such a loss for the town. You are always so helpful when I’ve been in, wishing you all the best for the future,” echoed another.
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The shop has 20 percent off for card payments and 30 percent off for cash payments until it’s closure.
A day after Sharon posted her sad news, she shared an update where she told followers that she’d been “overwhelmed” with the messages of support.
“We have been truly blessed to have been able to be part of the high street for so many years and feel so loved as being part of the Newport community, so thank you!”
Sally’s Flowers is the latest casualty of the struggling high street, with closures being announced up and down the country.
Another independent plant store shut up shop after seven years, telling customers they “can’t pay the bills anymore”.
The beloved plant store, dubbed a ‘one-stop botanical centre in the heart of Gloucester Road’, specialises in a wide range of indoor plants, has an outdoor garden and staff full of knowledge and ready to help any customers.
But it has now been forced to close due to bills skyrocketing.
Wild Leaf, in Bristol, first opened in 2017 and became popular with the locals in the area.
In a statement, Wild Leaf’s owner said: “I have poured my heart and soul into Wild Leaf over the last seven years.
“It’s been a labour of love that has brought much joy and many wonderful people into my life, but has also taken a toll on my health.
“Since summer 2023 sales have been declining and continue to do so.
“Unfortunately there is no sign of economic recovery on the horizon and I am unable to pay my bills.
“I am grateful for all our wonderful customers for supporting Wild Leaf, and my amazing staff whose dedication has helped me keep going.
“Please continue to shop local as much as possible. Business rates are going up next month for many businesses and they will need the community’s support to stay open.”