CONFIRMED: Fourth generation family-run business reveals closing date after 107 years open in Northampton

A fourth generation family-run business has revealed its closing down date after 107 years open in Northampton, as well as a 50 percent off sale with doors opening to the wider public.

The long-established Jones Wholesale, on Heathfield Way, has confirmed its final day of trading as Friday, November 20 and invites everyone to make the most of the final closing down sale.

The business launched its discounts last week, which have now increased to 50 percent off marked prices, as it prepares to close its doors for the final time.

In a move that will give the wider Northampton community an opportunity to grab some last-minute bargains, Jones Wholesale will open its doors to the general public from on Friday November 13 with no trade membership required.

Simon Allitt, partner at Jones Wholesale, told the Chronicle & Echo: “After 107 years of trading, it is incredibly sad to be approaching our final day. Jones Wholesale has been a part of Northampton's business community for generations, and we are enormously proud of what we have achieved.

“The decision to close has not been an easy one, but increasing economic pressures and the changing wholesale and retail landscape have made it impossible for us to continue.

“We have had a fantastic response to our closing down sale so far, and with 50 percent off marked prices, we hope that both our loyal trade customers and the wider Northampton public will come along, pick up some bargains and help us clear the remaining stock.”

Simon issued a heartfelt thank you to the business’ “wonderful staff”, many who have been with them for a considerable number of years, as well as the generations of customers who have supported Jones Wholesale.

“We simply couldn't have done it without them,” he concluded. “It would be lovely to see as many familiar faces as possible, as well as some new ones, during our final days.”