Bristol customers of the historic family-run drapers Shaws have taken to social media to commiserate after it was revealed that the chain would be entering voluntary liquidation. The company operated a total of 28 stores across South West England, Wales and the midlands, including locations in Kingswood, Yate and Fishponds.
The chain, which dates back more than 100 years, is understood to employ around 150 people. Staff reported being told in an email this week that after an 'extremely challenging' year, the business would go into voluntary liquidation and employees would be let go.
It follows reports that Shaws branches had been selling stock at bargain prices and that some branches had 'unexpectedly' closed. Sale signs remain in the windows of the Bristol branches but the shutters are down and the shelves are bare.
