Popular store in major Scots city to close after 24 years

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The owners admitted having mixed emotions over the move.
DOORS CLOSED Popular store in major Scots city to close after 24 years
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A POPULAR Aberdeen clothing shop is to shut its doors after 24 years.
Attic launched in the city centre as well as on Inverurie's West High Street in 2002 and has been a fabric of the community ever since.
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Attic is shutting after 24 years in business.
But now the independent fashion store is closing for good just three years after moving from its former spot at the Academy Shopping Centre on Belmont Street to Union Street.
Sharing the announcement on their socials, the owners wrote: "It's with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Attic.
"After 24 years of serving our community, we are heart broken to be saying goodbye.
"This decision was not made lightly, but as we turn the page to a new chapter, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who walked through our doors, supported our small business, and helped make this journey so special.
"Your loyalty, kindness, and friendship have meant the world to us.
"Whether you came in for the perfect outfit, a thoughtful gift, or just a friendly chat, you became part of our story—and for that, we are truly grateful.
"Finally, we can't find the words to properly thank all the staff from throughout the years. You were more than staff, we were and always will be the Attic family.
'Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened,"
Meanwhile, a major high street retailer has announced it is set to close three Scottish branches and has launched huge closing-down sales.
The Original Factory Shop is a discount department store chain which had over 180 branches across the UK.
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The retail chain sells a range of discounted products, like cleaning supplies, travel items and even some beauty products.
Customers can also pick up pet products, jewellery, drinks, perfume and footwear.
However, bosses have pulled the shutters down at several shops across the country as part of huge restructuring plans.
A total of 22 shops have closed or are set to shut this year across the UK after 10 closed for good last year.
The closures come after The Original Factory Shop was taken over by Modella Capital earlier this year.