Historic retailer in Boston confirms plans to close after 170 years in town
A historic retailer in Boston has confirmed it is closing after 170 years of trading in the town.
On Tuesday (March 17), the Coneys of Boston Facebook page announced a closing down sale, with up to 70 per cent off.
Today, the fashion retailer commented on the post to confirm the store would be closing.
“Just to keep everyone updated and to clear up any speculation – we will be closing,” the post said. “The exact date will depend on our remaining stock levels.
“We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful customers for your support over the many years we’ve been trading in Boston.”
Coneys has one of the longest histories of a retailer in Boston.
It has been trading in the town since 1856, when the shop was first located in Strait Bargate, next to the former WHSmiths.
In 1956, it formed a Limited company and moved to its current location in Wide Bargate, expanding over time.
This week’s announcement follows a closing down sale held by the shop for its ladieswear in the spring of last year.
The Standard approached Coneys on the subject of the closure, but the business declined to comment further.