Much-loved Yorkshire shop in very difficult decision to close after 33 years

-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited)
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited)


Customers have reacted with shock and sadness after a much-loved retailer announced plans to close after 33 years.

Czerwik Fine Wines & Cheeses has been a part of the Brighouse town centre shopping scene for three decades and was known for its wine tasting sessions. The speciality shop is due to close its doors on December 31 this year.

In a post on social media, Czerwik said: "After 33 years and much deliberation it is with great sadness and a heavy heart we have decided to close our doors.

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"Obviously, this has been a very difficult decision to make and not taken lightly.

"We have enjoyed serving the people of Brighouse and would like to thank each and every one of our customers for their loyal support, fun, laughter and memories made over the last 33 years (especially in the cellar!).

"We will be closing our doors on the 31st December 2024."

The post added: "This is not the end of our story new things are coming. John and the Czerwik Team."

The statement did not say why the shop was closing and the retailer could not be reached for comment.

Customers reacted to the news with shock and sadness. One man described the retailer as "by far the best shop in town".

One woman said: "An absolute icon in Brighouse town centre - will be missed incredibly."

One man wrote: "So sad to hear. Such a wonderful deli, great food and wine, amazing cheeses, and great service. Thank you all so much. We’ll be making the most of pre-Christmas."

One man posted: "What a tragedy for Brighouse high street, the best shop on the road by a mile, we loved getting artisanal cheeses, trying new things, great wines, and served by a lovely team of staff…"

The news comes just a few days after the award-winning Millers Bar in Brighouse announced it would be closing on October 27. Pub bosses blamed the situation on a combination of the Covid pandemic, rising costs, and a drop in customers.

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