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Sept 2020
Harrogate clothing boutique forced online after coronavirus crisis
The owner of a pre-loved clothing shop has closed the doors in order to focus her efforts online.
Carolyn Duggan has been running Still Gorgeous on Cold Bath Road since 2017. The shop offered a selection of pre-loved designer and high street womenswear.
Having closed in March, Still Gorgeous reopened in July as government restrictions eased, but faced multiple challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The shop relied on business from tourists, which has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels, and the owner said she experienced a lack of compassion from her landlord. She said:
The business moves at a time when other Harrogate businesses like A P & K Stothard, Bookstall Newsagents and Gambaru Fitness close their doors.
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However, Carolyn still feels positive about the change of direction at Still Gorgeous. She added:
Carolyn’s Facebook page has already received many posts from customers wishing her luck in her new venture.
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