30/12/2025
After much thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Fred’s Haberdashery altogether.
As you know, we closed the shop in Chesterfield at the end of September and had plans to continue trading online. However, circumstances conspired against us. Everyday things like finding and working a full-time job, the logistics of buying/selling and storing stock, and the incessant nature of online selling made us realise it wasn't going to be as straightforward as we had initially thought. The final nail in the coffin was finding out that our landlord's company had gone into liquidation. This meant we wouldn't be getting our bond back as expected. It is still uncertain how much, if any, will be returned; it will likely take months. This significantly reduced our options for moving forward.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us over the years — it has truly meant the world. 💛
We wish you all the best for 2026 and beyond!