You don’t have to be in the company of Maureen and David Lush for long to realise why they’ve had such longevity on the high street. The elderly and supremely kind couple have invited me into their quaint garden in the centre of Penarth which is bursting with colour, and I’m immediately treated to a coffee and cake.
The closure of David Lush comes after 50 years in which the family has made a name for themselves across south Wales. In an interview with WalesOnline, David, his wife Maureen and one of their sons Marcus spoke about all the reasons why they were calling it a day - including the huge pressures facing small businesses.
“It’s been difficult to accept, but it’s the right time,” Maureen admits, getting a little emotional. She is convinced that kindness and a good product is enough to make a small business work for years on end, but she doesn’t envy those starting out in an era where small businesses face more obstacles than ever - and perhaps none more so than the traditional butcher.
