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Stokes in Market Square, Newton Abbot, set to close

One of the mainstays in the Newton Abbot shopping scene – Stokes Greengrocers – is set to close.

The family-owned company that’s based in Bristol, with stores throughout the region, has gone into administration.

Today’s Herald Express reported that while branches in other south Devon towns will continue to trade, the branch in Market Square is set to close.

See: http://tinyurl.com/38z4qq4

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By matt_2009 at 10:40 on 21/10/10

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  • Profile image for chrissyh1

    Sad indeed. I guess with Asda and Somerfield very close it was always going to be a struggle.

    By chrissyh1 at 11:58 on 21/10/10

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    Asda finished Stokes off. I feel sorry for all the local suppliers who will now have to find new outlets for their produce.

    By grumpywoman1 at 11:42 on 22/10/10

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    Asda has been good for the town in other ways though drawing people into the centre to pick up stuff before and after their main shop.

    By joytotheworld at 19:58 on 23/10/10

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    I agree, I think having ASDA in Newton Abbot has done more good than harm.

    By revival1010 at 10:17 on 25/10/10

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    Having an ASDA there is NOT good for butchers, bakers, fishmongers, fruit and veg shops, music shops, clothes shops... etc.

    By brenda12 at 09:20 on 26/10/10

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