A flooring and beds chain has vowed to continue trading at one of its 17 branches despite its landlord hoping to convert the store to a self-storage facility.
Mansfield Limited has applied to Mansfield District Council for a change of use for Wilsons Carpets’ Great Central Road, Mansfield site.
Mansfield Limited claims the lease is ‘approaching expiry’ but the retailer says it has no intention of closing.
‘We are aware of the landlord’s plans, which are simply exploratory at this stage, and we have no intention to close this store. As property investors, they have the right to consider their future options, and their plans have not yet received formal planning approval. We are confident that their proposals will not interrupt our business, and we will be working with the landlord on this,’ it says.
Founded in 1968, Wilsons Carpet has 17 branches from Leeds to Grimsby and Newark.
‘There is a protected lease in place for the property, and we will continue to serve the people of Mansfield, as we have done for the past ten years. Wilsons Carpets is the largest independent carpet, flooring, beds, and artificial grass retailer in this region, with more than 20 stores. We remain committed to maintaining a presence for the foreseeable future.
‘Our business is successful and expanding. In addition to our new flagship store in Lincoln, we have just opened two new stores in Worksop and Nottingham. We are always on the lookout for new locations and new opportunities to continue our growth and to offer the best value to our customers.’
