It follows worrying drop in sales at Crieff and Perth toy stores.
A Perthshire family business urged shoppers to “shop local” this week amid what it claimed was its worst week in over a decade.
The retailer is described as a traditional, family-run, toy shop on its Facebook page and has been in business for more than 20 years.Owner Karen Christie said this week that Perthshire shoppers had to step up and support local businesses following the tough decision which she says is something impacting a number of local businesses.
“This week has been by far the worst week sales and footfall wise we have had in Perth since moving from County Place 11 or so years ago.“We have had to reduce our shop hours as we aren’t seeing an increase in customers to match the increasing wage costs. “Everyone keeps being told that city centres are struggling, but take it from us, there’s only so long businesses can hold out these days. Having spoken to other businesses in and out with the local area, we know that we are not the only shop feeling this.
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