‘It’s not always due to a lack of business’ says ACCI chief as Strandbags and Levi’s to close at Albany Plaza

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‘It’s not always due to a lack of business’ says ACCI chief as Strandbags and Levi’s to close at Albany Plaza

Albany Plaza is losing two more shops, with Strandbags and Levi’s Coffee Cup closing two months after Jeanswest shut its doors for good.

The Jeanswest store closed in March when parent company Harbour Guidance entered voluntary administration.

Strandbags’ last day of trading is May 28, according to store manager Ronnie Davies who posted about the closure on

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“I can’t believe we are closing; myself and my staff are devastated,” she wrote on social media.

She told the Advertiser she believed her store was profitable and it was a lease issue which caused the company to pull out.

The Advertiser understands Levi’s Coffee Cup closed on May 19.

Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Tracey Bridges said it was sad when businesses exited.

“While changes in tenancy are a natural part of the business world, it’s always sad when the exit has been prompted by non-growth related outcomes,” she said.

“Times are tough at the moment but it’s not always due to a lack of business.

“Hard leases, restrictions on the variations of operations and the retreat of some of the ******* operators from the region also impact business in Albany.

“That being said, we do have the privilege of living in a smaller, more connected community so the chance of being able to get a face-to-face meeting to discuss options with landlords and regulators is much higher than in the city.

“We can support each other in so many different ways.”

Albany Plaza is owned by real estate investment trust Charter Hall, who did not respond to a request for comment.

The Advertiser also reached out to Strandbags, who did not respond.

The owner of Levi’s Coffee Cup declined to comment.

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