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Pages closes Worthing chapter
Article by May 6, 2021
One month after shutting down the Warrens branch of Pages Bookstore, operators of the rebranded Bridgetown Duty Free retail stores are closing another branch of the bookstore.
The retail company, which now has full ownership of the former Cave Shepherd Stores, has told customers it has permanently closed the Worthing, Christ Church outlet of the well-known brand.
The action took effect last Friday, eliminating the bookstore’s footprint to a single outlet at Broad Street, Bridgetown.
The company has not given any details on how many workers have been affected by the corporate decision. In recent months, however, the Cave Shepherd outlets have cut ties with several workers and long-serving senior staffers.
March 9, 2021
A sizeable portion of the population looks forward to the peace and tranquility that come with living in a rural village or quiet residential development. There, they expect to be surrounded by people who share their ideals, and neighbours who are likely to be in their socio-economic class.
On the other hand, there will always be those among us who like the hustle and bustle of living in or near The City. They prefer the shorter commute in order to access most of the goods and services required. Then, there are people who just enjoy living near to where the action can be found.
Food and pharmaceuticals top sales
Article by February 3, 2021
Hours before the start of the lockdown aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 on the island, many headed to supermarkets while a few made their way to Bridgetown to make last-minute purchases.
Several store owners reported getting “a few sales” as shoppers flocked mainly to grocery stores buying only what they needed at this time given the uncertainty of the coming weeks.
Mark Clarke, Location Manager of Bridgetown Duty-Free, formerly Cave Shepherd, said the majority of people who passed through the store were paying utility bills and their Cave Shepherd Card. He said some people also purchased early Valentine’s Day gifts, while some took advantage of sales in the liquor department.