The iconic local business had been running for more than 90 years.

08:13, Thu, Jun 25, 2026 Updated: 08:13, Thu, Jun 25, 2026

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A furniture shop will close at the end of August (Image: Getty)

An independent furniture shop confirmed it will close within weeks after trading for more than 90 years. Jones the Furnishers, based on Kettering Road in Northampton, will shut its doors at the end of August, marking the "end of an era" for one of the town’s best-known independent retailers.

The business was founded in 1935 and has served generations of customers, selling a range of chairs, beds and dining furniture from a variety of leading furniture manufacturers, like Vi-Spring, Parker Knoll and G Plan. The store closed temporarily on June 20 to prepare for the clearance sale and reopened on June 24 to allow customers to grab the last items.

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The furnishers attributed the decision to changing market conditions, rising costs and the evolving retail environment. It is in advanced negotiations to sell the landmark property, according to the Northampton Chronicle.

Alan Evans, managing director of Jones the Furnishers, said: “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Jones the Furnishers.

“We are incredibly proud of what has been built over the past 90 years and grateful to the generations of customers, employees and suppliers who have supported us throughout this time.”

Store manager Ian Lumbers said it "really is the end of an era" after working at the shop for 21 years. He thanked customers for their ongoing support in Facebook post.

He said: “We would like to thank everyone who has been part of the Jones the Furnishers story. The loyalty and support we have received over the years has been truly remarkable.”

The high street has been hit hard with closures over the last few years, with several stating that online shopping impacted footfall while the costs were increasing.

Only this week it was confirmed that Leekes, a family furniture business founded in 1897, will close its store in Bilston, Wolverhampton, on Sunday, August 2.

Several major chains have also departed or reduced their presence on the high street, including Quiz, WHSmith and New Look, as well as a huge number of banks.