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Yellow by Keep It Local Closes Telford Store, 48 Suppliers Affected

1/15/2026

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Yellow by Keep It Local has closed its Telford store due to low sales, causing job losses and affecting 48 local suppliers.
Co-owner Laura Nixon of Yellow by Keep It Local said high foot traffic in the Telford Shopping Centre did not translate into sales.
Rising costs, including higher minimum wage and business rates, contributed to the decision to close and protect the two remaining stores in Stoke-on-Trent and Warrington.

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Story summary

Yellow by Keep It Local has closed its Telford store due to low sales, causing job losses and affecting 48 local suppliers.
Co-owner Laura Nixon of Yellow by Keep It Local said high foot traffic in the Telford Shopping Centre did not translate into sales.
Rising costs, including higher minimum wage and business rates, contributed to the decision to close and protect the two remaining stores in Stoke-on-Trent and Warrington.