Reading readers upset over Clas Ohlson closing down

By Isabella Perrin Audience and Content Editor

'Nothing lasts long': Readers upset over Clas Ohlson closing

Readers have shared their upset over Reading's homeware shop closing down.

Clas Ohlson has launched a 30 per cent off sale to get rid of its stock before its late-summer closure.

A store employee confirmed the retailer would be leaving Reading at the end of August.

Clas Ohlson’s Reading store was the last-standing physical shop after all of its other outlets closed in 2018 and 2019.

The announcement on our Facebook page gained a lot of attention from readers, largely sharing their upset for the news.

Here's what Reading Chronicle readers had to say:

Karl Jemmott: "Nothing lasts long in this town."

Similarly echoing this view is Jamie Povey, who said: "Surprised it lasted this long."

Mana Sakai said :"Used to be the Woolworth, maybe the store is cursed."

Kayleigh Jade-lovell said: "Too expensive for alot of there stuff thats why they are stuggling"

Carl Newman also said: "Always thought it was dear when I lived in reading."

Sharon Simmons-petts said :"Never liked it anyway."

Paul Clark: "Best place for poo bags and tissues!"

Dee Anderson said: "Loved that shop"

Will you miss Clas Ohlson?