Overview

• Local branches confirmed final hours on social media, with Bungay saying it will lock up for the last time at 3 p.m. Saturday.
• Coopers cited “the economy and spiralling bills” as the reason for the permanent closure of every branch.
• Stores are running 50% off clearance sales through the final trading day.
• Named Suffolk locations affected include Beccles, Bungay, Leiston, Halesworth and Framlingham.
• Staff statements thanked customers and asked shoppers to be thoughtful as employees process the sudden news.