Shoe chain to shut branch within days after 60 years as closing down sale launched

A SHOE chain is set to close one of its shops this week after 60 years in business.

A.G. Meek will shut its branch on Eastgate Street, Gloucester, on April 12 in a blow to shoppers.

A.G. Meek will shut its shop in Eastgate Street, Gloucester, on April 12

The closure will mean the chain has just four remaining sites, all of which are in Wales.

Owner David Meek said the shop will shut due to the upcoming employer National Insurance Contributions, a decrease in business rate relief and lower footfall.