A designer children's boutique has announced they will be closing down.
Ten Little Monkeys, which stocked a range of designer clothes and gifts for children up to the age of 14, opened on Parsonage Green in 2008.
Owners Emma and Claire said "It's with sadness that we have to announce that we are closing down.
"We are another in the long list of stores that is leaving Wilmslow and we are really really sad to.
"We want to thank all of our customers for your support over the last 5 years and we hope you pop in to shop, or simply say goodbye to us."
A closing down sale will start at Ten Little Monkeys tomorrow, Friday 31st January, at 10am. All past season collections will have between 50 and 90% off plus there will be up 25% off all new season products. The shop will then close in two weeks time.
Ten Little Monkeys along with Yogberries, Hullabaloo Toys, Margarita Lounge, Claires', Shalimar Indian Restaurant and Jane Shilton have all announced their closure this month.
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Good luck ... Another great independent leaving wilmslow.
There has to be a market for quality children's clothes without the designer price tag in Wilmslow.
Yet again the rent and rates are the problem. The rent for these units is close to £20,000 pa!!! Plus another large lump in rates. £30K to put the key in the door. I wish the sweet shop well.
As I strolled past the tumbleweed on Grove Street yesterday I bumped into a wealthy acquiantance. As we lamented the tragic state of our surroundings and the dingy range of businesses along with the traffic problems all the new building will cause he said "I moved here from Widnes 40 years ago because its a nice place. I'm thinking of moving back"..
It may be different for older children, but I find supermarket clothes are often a false economy. Clothes should not be considered disposable, they can be donated or handed down.
Wilmslow's excellent charity shops are useful babies and toddlers, but the choice tends to thin out for older children. These shops were invaluable when my son was a baby and toddler.
Commentators often criticise charity shops, but today's charity shops are often very well presented and provide a valuable service to shoppers in addition to raising funds for good causes. They also bring footfall to the town.
I nearly forgot, Kids Exchange on Manchester road, for quality used childrens' clothes and toys. Haven't popped in in a while but last time I went it was well worth the visit.