Concerns have been raised about the future of the famous chain store, as its stores are said to have been ordered to sell out of stock before Christmas. Shaws the Drapers branches have been selling bargains in recent weeks, with lines of shoppers buying everything from bedding to curtains.

Founded in Cardiff in 1912, the company is known for its home furnishings and accessories, as well as selling wool and yarn. It is said to employ over 150 people and has become well known on many of our streets.

Its website lists 28 stores, including 15 in Wales, including Carmarthen and Swansea, and three locations in Cardiff, as well as 13 in southwest England and the West Midlands. Shoppers took to its Facebook page to express their concern after some stores in Wales apparently closed “suddenly”, while others who visited existing stores said their shelves appeared “empty”.

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According to a BBC Wales report, a letter has been sent to all staff saying current business conditions are “very challenging” and they will likely have to make some business changes in the new year. 🇧🇷

The BBC also reports that the letter explains that no stock will be ordered from the warehouse until the changes are agreed. But there is no talk of closing stores or losing jobs.

Wales Online has reached out to Shaws Direct for comment. But according to BBC Wales, which contacted Philip Shaw, one of the company’s owners, said the company intends to “carry on as usual”. BBC Wales could not confirm whether any of the 28 stores were in danger of closing.

Source: Wales Online