// Eve & Ranshaw to close its doors for good after trading for 242 years in Louth, Lincolnshire
// The independent department store has been in the same location since 1781
Eve & Ranshaw will close its doors after 242 years of trading as it struggles to bounce back from the pandemic and the ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
The independent department store has been in the same location since opening its doors in Louth, Lincolnshire in 1781 and has been run by the same family for the last three generations.
However, it is being forced to shutter its doors after struggling to recover from the pandemic as well as rising costs.
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Owner Marcus Sandwith said Eve & Ranshaw would close on 4 March, while its online store would close on 30 January.
“We hoped for a long time that we could recover from the difficult Covid years and continue to modernise and trade, however, as with a lot of department stores in particular, the market is very tough,” Sandwith said.
“I am particularly sad about having to let our loyal team go, some of whom have served the company for decades, and have been so committed through these difficult times. I can’t thank them enough.
“We are currently in advanced discussions with a community focused hospitality operator, and we are looking forward to being able to share further details when this has progressed.”
Sandwith also said that the store is now offering “large discounts” which it invites customers to “take advantage of”.
