OK everybody: Time to rally behind Parkdale’s Local Community Grocer!
Sadly, they’ve made the decision to close their business up and will be having huge clearance sales on for the rest of June, as they intend to officially close their doors on June 30. For those interested, the Parkigrocer family are also selling all fixtures and fittings during July.
Please make an effort to pop in and show your support to the local grocer this month, and use this as an important reminder to shop local first, and support small business!
Here is a beautifully written message from Dave, Holli, and the Parkigrocer family to the local community:
Thank you for supporting small businesses and farmers in our community
After 3 years in our bricks and mortar home and 6 years delivering to the local community, we have decided to, sadly, finish up. We feel thoroughly rewarded having met all of you and made some beautiful friendships over our time here – but friendships, conversations and community bonds don’t pay the bills. The costs and requirements for running a small business these days, unfortunately, sometimes outweigh the benefits. Two factors forced us to make this decision, and we thought it only fair to share with you.The first is Holli’s health. As you may be aware, Holli has MS, and the rigours and dedication required to run Parkigrocer have taken their toll. It has negatively affected her health, and after taking stock and prioritising family – we decided it was best to step away before we reach a point of no return.The second is the Level Crossing Removal Project.Whilst we appreciate your support, the support from the local community hasn’t been enough during this time, and we cannot sustain the outgoings. We invest so much time and energy into our business – almost 24/7, as we often dream and have sleepless nights about outgoings, orders and timetabling. And when we aren’t physically there – we are planning, collecting from farms, ordering, paying bills, writing process documents, cleaning or roasting coffee beans! So we are still working, for little reward. Please continue to support local businesses during the skyrail construction. Yes, it’s hard to find parking, and it’s challenging to get to, but local shopkeepers put their hearts and souls into their shops. Parkdale needs to keep them going. CLOSING DOWN SALE DURING JUNE
Please help us move all our stock with our closing down sale.
20% off*
Please come in and say goodbye during June, and help us clear the stock onsite before we close our doors. *Except Schulz, Fruit and Vegetables, GF Precinct, Food Prepared On Site, Loco Love, Café Items. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount. Only one discount will apply per item.
