A longstanding hardware store will close after more than 40 years in business.
Brydens DIY and Houseware on Blatchington Road in Hove is set to shut on June 13, with its stock and team transferring to sister shop Tinkers Hardware at 100 Dyke Road in Seven Dials.
The shop's owners say that keeping multiple locations open has become increasingly difficult in the current economic climate, with rising costs proving a challenge for independent businesses across the country.
Brydens is part of the BBT group, a trio of independent Brighton and Hove hardware shops that also includes Bedford Hardware in Kemptown — one of the longest-running hardware businesses in the city, having served the community for over 150 years.
The "BBT" branding — standing for Bedfords, Brydens and Tinkers — will remain unchanged.
In a message to customers, the team said the logo was being kept "as a reassurance of continuity and to honour the history of our business as we move forward."
Customers need not travel far for the familiar faces, however.
In a message to loyal shoppers, the team offered reassurance: "The familiar faces you know at Brydens will be at Tinkers.
"The specific stock that makes Brydens unique will be joining them on the shelves at Dyke Road."
To help customers make the transition, the group is launching a £1 next-day local delivery service - regardless of order value - brought to doorsteps by its electric cargo bike, which replaced the shop's van two years ago in a bid to keep things green and local.
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Orders can be placed in person at the till at Tinkers, over the phone, or via WhatsApp on 01273 729523. Payment is accepted at the till, over the phone, or cash on delivery.
Tinkers Hardware, which is open seven days a week, also offers key cutting and stocks a wide range of household essentials.
The team say they will continue to adjust their inventory based on customer feedback to ensure they stock what the community needs.
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