A Derry business has announced they're to close their store to the public at the end of the month after suffering a huge hike in energy costs.
Colleen Hamilton, who owns Graze2U in Newbuildings, said while it was a "disappointing" decision to make, it would be "just madness" to keep the store open due to spiralling costs.
The local business, which uses fresh and locally sourced produce, caters for weddings, parties and other events as well as providing smaller boxes and individual items like cheese, meat and cakes.
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Ms Hamilton said that all orders would be fulfilled and available for collection until December 31, with a plan to recollect in the new year.
In a statement, Ms Hamilton said: "Due to the rise in utility bills we will be closing our retail store to the public as of the 31st of October. This is so disappointing, but with the cost of electricity alone quadrupled it's just madness to keep the shop side of the business open.
"We are not closing Graze2U. We will be relocating in the new year and still open for collection of all orders from the current premises until 31st December. We will just be taking it back to our roots and focusing on Grazeboxes & catering events!
"So don't panic all your orders will be going ahead as normal. We just ask for your support to continue to help our business thrive and survive! Keep your eye out for a sale."
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