30/03/2026
It’s incredibly hard to find the right words to say goodbye.
After so many years of being part of Atherstone, it doesn’t feel like we’re just closing a shop — it feels like we’re saying goodbye to a community that has meant so much to us all. Tuesday, 31st March will be our final day at The Original Factory Shop, and while we knew this moment would come, it doesn’t make it any easier.
We truly hate to leave.
Atherstone isn’t just where we worked — it’s where we’ve shared laughs, stories, and everyday moments with so many of you. From familiar faces who came in week after week, to new customers who quickly became part of our daily lives, every single one of you has made The Original Factory Shop feel like so much more than just a workplace.
Your support, kindness, and loyalty have meant more than we can ever properly put into words. You’ve supported us not just as a business, but as people — and that’s something we’ll always carry with us.
To our customers: thank you for choosing The Original Factory Shop, for chatting with us, for brightening our days, and for making this more than just a job.
To Atherstone: thank you for welcoming us, for supporting us, and for being such an incredible community.
While this chapter is coming to an end, the memories we’ve made here will stay with us forever.
From all of us — thank you, truly.
We will miss you all more than you know.
