The owner of a Cheadle boutique is selling up and retiring after spending 32 years behind the counter. Ann Lees has run the Crissan Ladies Clothing store on Church Road in the Stockport suburb since 1990.
Now she’s retiring — but the shop’s new owners know the business all too well. READ MORE: Man arrested after stinger is used to intercept stolen car just half an hour after it was taken That’s because Paula Lavelle has worked in the shop for years, and together with business partner Orla Golden, hopes to keep taking the firm from strength to strength. “When we opened, 32 years ago, all this road was little shops,” Ann says on her last day before putting her feet up. “There was a baker, a green grocer, and a fishmonger.
We also had haberdashers. “I think I would like to say this shop has been well known as a welcoming environment for people. “I think we are well known for really good service, and we look after people in here. “I am beyond thrilled that it continues with the girls.
It is an institution.” Crissan — a portmanteau of Ann’s name and friend Chris — has attracted customers from as far afield as Chester, Knutsford, and Sheffield over the years.
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