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flag Coopers, a nearly 100-year-old East Anglia hardware chain, closed permanently on October 18, 2025, due to financial pressures.

flag Coopers, a family-run hardware chain with stores in six East Anglia towns, closed permanently on October 18, 2025, after nearly a century in operation. flag Staff and customers expressed sadness as the business succumbed to years of financial pressure, rising costs, and shifting retail trends. flag All employees will receive redundancy payments and final wages, with no outstanding debt expected. flag The closures mark the end of a long-standing community institution known for personal service and local ties.

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