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Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Bristol's Clean Air Zone is the 'final blow' for family-run store forced to close after 57 years
The owners of an independent store say a Clean Air Zone has proven the 'final blow' for their business as the shutters rolled down for the last time after nearly six decades of trading. Marcruss Outdoors, in Hotwell Road, Bristol, announced in March that the business faced closure during a heartfelt announcement on its Facebook page. Established in 1968, the the three-storey shop was a well-known presence on the city's high street selling outdoor gear, camping supplies, workwear and army surplus. The team wrote: 'It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you of the difficult decision to close Marcruss Outdoors for the last time this summer. 'Unfortunately, the harsh economic climate has made it impossible for us to continue. 'Despite having weathered countless recessions and even the challenging lockdowns, the final blow has come in the form of the Clean Air Zone.' Owners Marcus and Adam Pinson suggested that the introduction of the eco-friendly measure three years ago had severely impacted footfall and led to its closure on 12 July. Adam told the BBC: 'To me it felt like it was people with older vans who perhaps go camping, and they just won't drive through Bristol. 'There's not a draw for people to pay the clean-air charge to come here, and I think being inside that [zone] has just destroyed us. 'We're just not getting the people coming in.' The team's Facebook message also paid tribute to their loyal staff and customers over the years. They said: 'It has truly been an honour and a privilege to serve each and every one of you. 'We will deeply miss running this shop, as it has been more than just a business to us - it's been a place where we've been able to offer expert advice, exceptional customer service, and a sense of community. 'We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have worked here over the years. 'Their loyalty, commitment, and hard work have been the foundation of our success. 'We couldn't have reached the milestones we did without their dedication, and we consider both our customers and staff to be part of the Marcruss family.' The team ended their message by saying: 'The closing of our doors will certainly be a loss and we believe that the vibrant city of Bristol will feel a little less bright without us.' On the last day of trading, Marcruss Outdoors changed its Facebook cover photo to one that stated it was now closed. Taking to the comments section, fans were quick to share their sadness at the closure. One said: 'We will be so sad to see you go. Marcruss has always been our go to place for anything outdoors. It has been a big part of our family for a very long time. It will be a big loss.' A second wrote: 'I'm so sorry. Bristol loses an institution.' While a third commented: 'Been my go to place over the decades for work, fishing and outdoor clothing and supplies. 'Such a shame to see it go. Wishing the staff and owners all the best for the future. Must be a very hard decision to make after almost 60 years trading. The business was started by Frank Pinson and his son Trevor in the mid-1960s. They took over what had been an army surplus store for many years before that. In more recent years the shop has been run by Trevor's sons Marcus, who looked after the army surplus and Airsoft side, and Adam who oversaw camping equipment and workwear. The name 'Marcruss' refers to Marcus and one of Trevor's other sons, Russ, who is no longer involved in the shop.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Family-run store to close after nearly six decades
An independent store that has been serving customers in Bristol since 1968 has announced its closure. Marcruss, on Hotwell Road, has sold outdoor gear, camping supplies, workwear and army surplus for almost 60 years. The owners told the BBC they had made the decision to close this summer "with heavy hearts". Co-owner Adam Pinson said they had "clung on through many a recession" and were "in a dreadful mess during Covid, but we managed to get through with help from the government", but then the city's clean-air zone came in "and the people didn't come". Bristol City Council has been approached for comment. Mr Pinson said: "To me it felt like it was people with older vans who perhaps go camping, and they just won't drive through Bristol. "We are on our own here," Mr Pinson added. "There's not a draw for people to pay the clean-air charge to come here, and I think being inside that [zone] has just destroyed us. We're just not getting the people coming in." More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Mr Pinson and the other owners of Marcruss say they have been overwhelmed with the response to the closure announcement. Hundreds of messages of support have been left on the store's Facebook page, and the owners said customers had visited to say how sorry they were it was to shut down. Mr Pinson admits it has proved difficult to cope with the public response: "It's been emotional enough, but it is breaking my heart." A closing down sale is now under way, and Mr Pinson says he is feeling a great deal of stress: "There's no plans to reopen. "I love doing what I do, I've been doing this for nearly 30 years. Maybe I will miss it when its gone, but at the moment I will be relieved, with the stress it has been causing me." Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Park Street's bus gate roadworks to start in October Beloved department store The Guild to close City's clean air zone raises £26m in first year Bristol City Council
BBC News
20-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Family-run store in Bristol to close after nearly 60 years
An independent store that has been serving customers in Bristol since 1968 has announced its on Hotwell Road, has sold outdoor gear, camping supplies, workwear and army surplus for almost 60 owners told the BBC they had made the decision to close this summer "with heavy hearts". Co-owner Adam Pinson said they had "clung on through many a recession" and were "in a dreadful mess during Covid, but we managed to get through with help from the government", but then the city's clean-air zone came in "and the people didn't come". Bristol City Council has been approached for comment. Mr Pinson said: "To me it felt like it was people with older vans who perhaps go camping, and they just won't drive through Bristol."We are on our own here," Mr Pinson added. "There's not a draw for people to pay the clean-air charge to come here, and I think being inside that [zone] has just destroyed us. We're just not getting the people coming in." Mr Pinson and the other owners of Marcruss say they have been overwhelmed with the response to the closure of messages of support have been left on the store's Facebook page, and the owners said customers had visited to say how sorry they were it was to shut Pinson admits it has proved difficult to cope with the public response: "It's been emotional enough, but it is breaking my heart."A closing down sale is now under way, and Mr Pinson says he is feeling a great deal of stress: "There's no plans to reopen. "I love doing what I do, I've been doing this for nearly 30 years. Maybe I will miss it when its gone, but at the moment I will be relieved, with the stress it has been causing me."
