Factory Shop closes after 18 years

Melksham discount store The Original Factory Shop has closed its doors after 18 years in the town.

The Melksham branch closed on Sunday 22nd March after the chain went into administration in January, with other branches also shutting across the country.

A statement on the branch’s Facebook page said, “Thank you to our wonderful customers and store colleagues for your support throughout our time here in the community.”

The branch was among 137 stores nationwide that sold discounted fashion, homeware, gardenware, toys and toiletries.

Rick Harrison, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, said The Original Factory Shop had “long been a cornerstone of local high streets up and down the country”.

He added, “Unfortu-nately, however, trading challenges have impacted the business such that the company had to be placed into administration.”