Christmas Tree Shops Declare Final Business Day Prior to Closure of All Stores
The countdown is on for enthusiasts of Christmas tree stores as the beloved former retail icon of New England prepares to bid farewell.
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The headquarters in Middleboro has posted a poignant message on its website: "Seize your final opportunity to acquire a piece of CTS history! The curtain descends on August 12th!"
The past weekend witnessed the closure of seven Christmas tree emporiums in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. However, a gleam of hope remains, with eight Massachusetts locations (Avon, Foxboro, Holyoke, Hyannis, Lynnfield, North Attleboro, Shrewsbury, and Somerville) and two New Hampshire outposts (North Conway and Salem) soldiering on.
In a bid to empty the shelves, Christmas Tree Stores is offering a tantalizing 30% to 80% discount on all items, even as fresh stock continues to trickle in. It's worth noting that coupons and gift cards are no longer valid.
Recent shoppers have received a stern cautionary note: Christmas Tree Stores has refrained from venturing into the digital marketplace, and the rise of various fraudulent websites and Facebook pages falsely claiming affiliation has prompted the need for clarification.
The tale of this retail chain commenced half a century ago on Cape Cod. However, the company found itself grappling with financial woes, culminating in a bankruptcy filing this May. In a rebranding effort last year, the company adopted the abbreviated moniker "CTS" in a bid to dismantle the misconception held beyond New England that their offerings were solely limited to Christmas trees.
