Shop’s failure is attributed to society’s ‘unwitting, incremental preference for convenience and rapid satisfaction over the work required to deal with the genuineness of actual people’ The Source Bulk Foods in Crows Nest, north of Sydney, has liquidated.
The tiny firm attributed its difficulties on society’s declining interest in community. The shop’s proprietor expressed gratitude for the community’s support throughout the years.
The inability of a small business to avoid liquidation is partially attributable to society’s declining interest in ‘genuine’ relationships.
The Source Bulk Foods, Australia’s largest specialized bulk food retailer, has over 60 locations throughout the nation.
However, it lost one of its stores on August 26, when the owner of its Crows Nest chain in Sydney’s north posted a message on the store’s front door informing its loyal customers of its permanent closure.
You have probably wondered why our doors are closed by now…
Nikki, the proprietor of the store, wrote, “It was with the hardest of hearts that I had to liquidate the business.”
It has been a very trying moment, made even more difficult by our connection to you, our faithful customers, even friends, who have brightened our faces for the past six years, some of you since our Willoughby shop days.
Australia-wide popular wholefoods chain The Source Bulk Foods
A few days ago, the company’s Crows Nest division declared bankruptcy, attributing its failure in part to the decline of social ties.
The store informed its customers that it had been suffering for some time and that the expense of living and maintaining the business had placed it “between a rock and a hard place.”
The owner commented, “Small local shops like ours, where regulars can drop in for a conversation and a grin, receive a hug when feeling down, share jokes and life, trading news, ideas, recipes, and even gifts, and where someone knows your name…form a vital network in our communities.”
These types of establishments become a part of people’s life and provide them a sense of community membership.
They instruct our youngsters in basic commerce and etiquette…
They are simply present, which is reassuring in these times of widespread loneliness, sadness, and anxiety.
The letter posted on the front door of the business
Local residents frequented the health food store frequently.
Nikki, the shop’s proprietor, stated that her business had become a victim of societal change.
She added, “What I observe, heartbreakingly, is that our culture has unconsciously, little by bit, chosen ease and quick gratification for the work required to contact with actual people, their community of neighbors, and their touchstone.”
The company singled out its devoted consumers, describing them as “the last of a disappearing breed” who cherish connection.
The proprietor Nikki and her employees Esther, Kira, and Chelsea remarked that they would miss the clients’ smiles and humor.
You served as our community. Our purpose. Our validation. Nikki stated, “You have been the best part of having a small business.”
Thank you for your support, your care, and your love.
Nikki encouraged customers to say hi if they were spotted in the neighborhood.
She also emphasized the significance of supporting local businesses.