January 4th 2025.
Attention all shoppers! We have some important news to share with you. As you all know, London is known for its grand department stores, such as Selfridges and Liberty, where you can easily spend an afternoon browsing through all the luxurious items. However, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of one of South London's beloved staples, Morleys Tooting.
In a statement released on social media, the store revealed that after more than a century of serving the community, it will be closing its doors for good. Two staff members, in a heartfelt video, shared the news with their loyal customers. "We have some important news to share," they said, "Morleys of Tooting shall be closing its doors permanently."
We understand that this may come as a shock to many of you, and we want to assure you that this was not an easy decision for us. However, we felt it was important to inform our loyal customers first. As a token of our appreciation, we will be having a closing down sale starting on January 9. We invite you to come in, say hi, and let's make the most of the time we have left together.
The news of Morleys Tooting's closure has left shoppers heartbroken. Many took to social media to express their sadness. Nick Heath, on Instagram, wrote, "Gutted. Lovely shop to have heard in the heart of Tooting for so long." Others shared the sentiment, with Nick Hamilton saying, "This is such a shame. The staff were always delightful, and I'll miss having it on my doorstep." Mary Weigel added, "Another Tooting institution lost forever! It is a disgrace."
The store was a true Tooting staple and a legend, serving customers for over 120 years. Many expressed their gratitude for the store, which originally opened as Smith Bros. "No way, that's been a lifesaver so many times, even from its Smith Bros days," wrote Hinna Chaudhry. Tahazeen Eram shared, "Terrible news. I grew up with this store when it was Smith Bros back in the day."
Morleys Tooting started as a small store on Mitcham Road, run by Mr. Smith, before being sold to Morleys in 1955. Unfortunately, it has now been bought by a developer and will be partially demolished. Planning permission has been granted, allowing for both residential and commercial usage.
The Morleys Group consists of eight stores, including Morleys Brixton, Morleys Bexleyheath, Morleys Tooting, Elys Wimbledon, Camp Hopson, Pearsons Enfield, Roomes Fashion & Home, and James Selbys. We want to thank all our loyal customers for their support over the years. Do you have a story to share about your experience at Morleys Tooting? We would love to hear from you. Please email us at [email].
We, at Morleys Tooting, will miss you all greatly. Thank you for being a part of our journey. And for the latest news in London, make sure to visit Metro's London news hub.
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