'We're sorry,' says iconic cafe chain with 'best donuts' as store closes
An iconic cafe chain has left shoppers distraught after confirming the closure of a much-loved store.
Krispy Kreme has shuttered its Coney Street branch in York.
The store first opened in September 2017.
Commenting on the news on Facebook, a local shopper said: 'Well, this is Yorkshire.
“No one is going to pay £3 for a donut when you can get six for 89p.”
Another said: “[Krispy Kreme doughnuts] are beautiful and worth the price, but the store was too small.”
“The rates are too expensive even for Krispy Kreme,” said a third customer.
Krispy Kreme UK currently has over 120 branches.
The brand also operated 1,100 retail units in retail partner stores including Tesco, Morrisons, Costco and Center Parcs stores across the country.
A spokesperson for Krispy Kreme UK & Ireland said: “We regularly review our locations and plan to open a further 15 stores across the UK and Ireland this year.
“While we are sorry to have to close our store in central York, we can reassure our many loyal fans in the region that they can still pick up our delicious Original Glazed and many other Krispy Kreme flavors from our cupboards in their local Asda, Sainsbury's. and Tesco, or visit our store in York Designer Village.”
Krispy Kreme has not yet announced where the new stores will be located.
In November, the bakery chain gave away more than 60,000 original glazed donuts for free to mark World Kindness Day.
At the time, those with a sweet tooth could get their hands on the free treat, which normally costs around £2.65, at 90 Krispy Kreme stores around the world. Britain.
To get the deal, you had to ask for the World Kindness Day offer at checkout.
It's not the first time that Krispy Kreme has hosted a giveaway like this.
In August, the retailer handed out more than 225,000 donuts to celebrate England's participation in the World Cup.
But unlike the World Kindness Day offer, which was available to everyone, only those with the rewards app could redeem the free gifts to celebrate the World Cup.
With the Krispy Kreme Rewards program, you'll earn “Smiles” every time you make a purchase.
Customers earn 10 smiles for every €1 spent.
Once you've earned enough, you can redeem rewards at Krispy Kreme stores and online.
You can download the bakery chain's app on any smartphone via Google Play or the Apple App Store to sign up.
A foodie recently shared her recipe for delicious air fryer donuts that look exactly like the famous Original Glazed Krispy Kreme.
Why are retailers closing their stores?
Retailers have been feeling the pressure since the pandemic, as shoppers cut back on spending due to the rising cost of living.
High energy costs and the move to online shopping after the pandemic are also taking their toll, with many high street stores struggling to continue.
The high street has seen a slew of closures in the past year and more are in the pipeline.
Several major brands have also collapsed, such as Wilko and Paperchase.
British retailers saw the amount of goods sold fall last month, at the fastest pace in three years, as under-pressure households moved some of their Christmas shopping to earlier this year.
Sales volumes fell 3.2% in December, Office for National Statistics data showed, compared with a 1.4% increase a month earlier.
Several major chains are pulling down the shutters for the last time this month.
Lidl will pull down the shutters on its site in Thornaby at the end of this month.
The bargain retailer has confirmed that its Stockton-on-Tees locations will close on February 29.
Boots revealed it would close 300 stores over the next year as part of plans to develop its brand.