Savers, the discount health and beauty brand, is set to close its Bristol store located in The Galleries shopping center on July 27th. This closure comes after the brand opened its first store in Durham in 1988 and grew to over 500 stores across the UK. Owned by AS Watson Health and Beauty (UK), which also owns Superdrug, Savers is a well-known name in the discount retail sector.
The closure of the Bristol store follows a recent announcement of a new Savers location opening in Broadmead, Bristol. While speculation arose about whether the Broadmead site would be a second branch or a relocation of the Galleries store, it has now been confirmed that the Galleries store will be closing for good. This closure is likely due to the upcoming demolition of the Galleries shopping center, which has already seen the closure of other stores such as Jack Wills and The Entertainer.
Local residents have expressed disappointment over the closure of the Savers store, with some commenting on the decline of The Galleries shopping center and the lack of footfall it receives. The closure highlights the challenges faced by brick-and-mortar stores in the current retail landscape, particularly in light of online shopping trends and the changing preferences of consumers. Shoppers who frequented the Savers store in The Galleries will need to visit the Savers store in Broadmead, Bristol for their future needs. This closure marks another loss for The Galleries shopping center, adding to a growing list of stores that have closed their doors in recent months. The center’s impending demolition further emphasizes the need for redevelopment and revitalization of the area to attract shoppers and businesses.
