A beloved Mauchline business has announced plans to close its shop - but it won't be the end of trading.

Aurora Interiors on Earl Grey Street provides a whole range of home décor and has given the Mauchline street a lift over the years.

However, Lynn and Alice, who run the shop, have announced that it will be taken forward in a different direction.

The shop will close at the end of September and Alice will head into retirement, while Lynn will keep the shop operating in an online basis.

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Announcing the news, they said: "Like many small local business, the footfall has reduced significantly this year and costs keep rising and at the end of the day Aurora Interiors was always about brining unique items to everyone locally for you to enjoy in your home at affordable prices.

"To be able to continue to enjoy doing this, it means moving to a new way of working so Lynn will continue to bring all these beautiful items to all the 4,000 followers online and hopefully you will all spread the word to all your friends and family that are not on Facebook and let them know that although Aurora Interiors won't have the shop it has not gone away, it's just selling from a different platform.

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"So far this has been a fantastic journey that wouldn't have been possible without all of you and we have met some wonderful people along the way and certainly some friends for life.

"We truly appreciate everyone that has supported our small business so far over the last three years and Lynn hopes that you continue to support her in this next exciting chapter with her."

 

‼️‼️‼️ ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️‼️‼️ After much consideration Lynn and Alice have decided to close the bricks and mortar side of...

Posted by Aurora Interiors on Thursday 22 August 2024