DESPITE the closure of a renowned gift shop, its popular stock will continue to be sold in Corbridge, Northumberland, at a new location.
In late January, the beloved local artist Alex Clark announced the closure of her Corbridge Market Place shop, much to the shock and sadness of villagers and visitors.
After 13 years of trading, the greeting card, kitchenware, homeware, and accessory specialist called it quits on her time in the village, citing factors such as the "uncertainty" of getting a new landlord and the Market Place parking "upheaval".
In the aftermath, realising the brand's "popularity" and noting "what a miss" Alex's departure would be, Sarah Evans, owner of Watsonia Florist on 12 Middle Street, has dedicated a space in her shop to selling a range of the artist's items.
"I just couldn’t see Alex go!" said Sarah,
"After getting over the shock announcement, I had a lightbulb moment! What if I could sell her products in my shop? I have a huge space here, and it made perfect sense to carry a range of her products."
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Alex said: "Yes, it was too good an opportunity to miss, so here I am back in the Corbridge mix once again!"
Hundreds of Alex Clark clients are in the UK, Europe and beyond. Pallets of cards and gifts depart her warehouse continually for the EU and further afield.
"It’s a huge operation, so to have a slice of it in Corbridge is quite something," added Sarah.
Alex has also confirmed that her online shop, Alex Clark Art Ltd, and the flagship Stanhope shop, Alex Clark Lime Tree Gallery, will remain open.
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