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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Plans submitted to turn former 160-year-old family shop into nursery
PLANS have been submitted to turn a 160-year-old family-run toy store in Sedgley into a day nursery. The famous BD Price toy and bike store closed its doors last month, with owner Dan Price saying the current cost of living crisis has led to a drop in footfall, with sales decreasing and the costs of running the business increasing. Plans have now been submitted to Dudley Council by Loraine McHale, who runs the Cloud 9 Day Nursery next door to the old toy shop and bike manufacturer in High Holborn. The plans seek to change the use of the building from a retail store to a day nursery, as well as install new windows at the front of the building. If approved, it would see the historic family enterprise become a new day nursery. The plans will now be considered by council planners. Before he closed, Mr Price issued a heartfelt thank you to the many customers the store has welcomed over the years who supported the business. He said: 'We've encountered a lot of incredibly nice people over the years and I would like to thank them for supporting us.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gift & toy store closing in Gettysburg citing tariffs, among other reasons
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned toy and gift shop in Gettysburg will soon be closing down after nearly a decade of operation. Purple Piggy Toys & Gifts located inside the Gettysburg Outlets at 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, will soon be closing its doors after nearly 10 years of operating in Adams County. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Local Business Beat This initial announcement was made on the Purple Piggy Toys and Gift Facebook page back on Friday, May 2. According to lifelong Pennsylvania owner Keith George, he decided to close down his store for a few reasons. One, he says, is because of the recent tariffs, which have caused his manufacturers to not have what he needs on order. Rite Aid planning second bankruptcy, job cuts This is also coupled with what George says is a 25% increase in costs for his merchandise. Additionally, George says that tourism in Gettysburg is not what it used to be. He says tourists used to come visit Gettysburg and stay in the area, resulting in more sales. But now he says tourists are visiting on buses and going back home instead of sticking around. Moving forward, the hours of operation for the Purple Piggy Toys & Gifts store are: Mondays – Saturdays // 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays // 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to George, he currently plans on officially closing down by the end of this month. Prior to the closure, everything in the store is 25% off, with many other items being reduced by 50 to 80%. Store fixtures such as clothing racks and shelving units will also be for sale in the future. The Purple Piggy Toys & Gifts store occupies a 4,500 square foot space, offering a variety of Gettysburg-themed souvenirs and toys, including Barbie and more. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC27.
