SHOPPERS have been left gutted after a major charity retailer with 750 stores pulled down the shutters on one of its branches. British Heart Foundation welcomed customers into its shop in Lowestoft, Suffolk, for the final time on Saturday, June 1. 1 The British Heart Foundation has closed a branch in Lowestoft Credit: Gary Stone - The Sun The charity retailer said the branch closed after its lease came to an end.
Gary Purser, British Heart Foundation area manager, added: "We would like to thank our wonderful staff and volunteers for all their support over the years, some of which will be moving to other stores nearby. “We’d also like to say a big thank you to our loyal and lovely customers in Lowestoft. "They can still support the British Heart Foundation and visit our Great Yarmouth and Norwich stores, or shop online on our BHF eBay store.
" Shoppers have shared their dismay and sadness after finding out the branch, known by locals on Google Reviews as "outstanding", has shuttered for good. One said: "Deeply concerning when charity shops are even closing on the high street." Another echoed the sentiment, adding: "Things are really bad when even charity shops are closing down.
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