Independent furniture and homewares retailer Greybear has announced plans to close its shop to focus online.

Situated on Bridge Street in York, the store will close for the final time on 2 February 2025 – depending on stock, bringing an end to 10 years at the location. The business has been established for 13 years.

Holly Box, owner of Greybear, said that the business will keep an online presence, on a more flexible basis.

“With a heavy heart, I am closing the doors to Greybear,” she said. “It’s been such a tough decision to make, the shop has always been my happy place but with a second baby on the way I just can’t give the shop the time and effort it needs to make it thrive.

“It’s been an amazing 13 years, and I want to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful customers, and of course my unbelievable staff, for their support over the years.

“Since putting the sale on we’ve had the busiest days in Greybear history! Thank you to everyone who has messaged me, popped in to say their well wishes and expressed such kind words about the shop.

“I still have a few pieces of furniture to bring in but after a successful sale I’m afraid I don’t think we’ll be open until 2nd February, I’m pretty sure we’ll run out of stock before then but I’ll keep you posted.”