28/05/2026
It is very hard for us independents on the High Street. I am sharing Refill ‘s post in the hope that Leiston doesn’t lose another shop!
This is a call to arms for all my customers, and everyone else too!
Refill is struggling and needs your help! 🙏
I don't like having to broach this honest truth, I'd much prefer perseverance, a smile and my usual positivity. But the time has come. This is our Hail Mary and I will have to close if things don't improve swiftly!
I began Refill because I wanted to shop this way myself and I knew there were a lot of others that wanted this option too.
I CHOSE Leiston to host Refill as I wanted to show that shopping is not just for the affluent, it doesn't need to be done in an "everything matching Influencer style", and is indeed accessible for everyone!
I wanted to bring a different independent shopping option to the high street as an alternative to the supermarket offerings in the area.
It was, and still IS important to me to bring this to the town that raised me, that I am now raising in and that I've lived my whole life in!
has faced many difficulties over the years. Most recently in the last 6-12 months, the exodus of locals as housing is made available to the more transient workforce, the extra diversions and road closures making it harder for people to travel into Leiston along with the closure of a couple of large retail options within the town - why bother making the harder trip when there's so much less available here now? 😞
In addition, the financial climate over the last few years has been extremely difficult for everyone - indeed with my work at Project40Seven I've seen just how hard it's hitting everyone locally.
I have struggled both personally, and with Refill. This year so far has been particularly rough! We are now at a crossroads.
I implore anyone who has been thinking about using Refill.
Anyone who is interested in being more environmentally friendly. Anyone who wants to see how shopping local can actually benefit your budget.
Anyone who has used Refill in the past but hasn't been in for while - please please come and see what's available, have a chat, see how it works (it's very easy - just bring containers and I do all the hard part for you!)
I hope you will be pleasantly surprised at the ease, competitive pricing and range available.
My regular Refillers - thank you, you are awesome! ✨
Please please keep coming in, talk to friends, family, neighbours - bring someone with you!
Let's spread the word even further about Refill, about the affordability and value. How its reduced your waste and how easy it is to shop Zero-Waste!
I don't want to become another closed business in Leiston. I don't want to have to let down the regular customers who have come to love being able to access environmentally friendly, affordable options locally! But I can ONLY keep going with more wonderful people gracing my shop! 💚
