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A POPULAR Edinburgh city centre shop is calling time after 25 years.
Rugbystuff, on Haymarket Terrace, will close its doors in June before moving out of the city.
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The specialist rugby retailer is known for replica kits, boots and training gear.
Owners say the brand has simply outgrown its current premises – with around 75 per cent of sales now coming through its website.
Owners are still hunting for a new facility that can cope with rising online demand, offering more storage, better access and customer parking.
In a statement on social media, staff said: “After 25 brilliant years at Haymarket, we’ll be moving to our new premises this June.
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“This decision hasn’t been taken lightly – but it’s the right step for the future of RUgbystuff. For the past 4, 5 years, we’ve looked high and low across Edinburgh – particularly around our current location – trying to find a suitable space that would allow us to grow while staying local.
“Unfortunately, nothing available could give us the size, layout, storage capacity and parking we now need. Here’s what’s driving the move: Our current premises are being placed on the market, we’ve outgrown our current premises and storage space, 75% of our sales are now online – and that’s where we’re seeing the strongest growth.
“We need a modern facility with greater capacity to properly support that demand. Customer parking and easier access have become increasingly important.
“The move allows us to improve logistics, increase stock capacity, and create a better experience for customers both in-store and online.”
The post added: “It’s a new chapter – but nothing changes where it matters. Same team. Same service. Same rugby heart.”
Rugbystuff thanked customers for “25 incredible years at Haymarket” and said it hopes to welcome them to its new site in June.
A number of wellwishers took to the comments.
One person said: “Can’t believe it’s been 25 years – good luck with the move.”
A second wrote: “Will be a loss – guess I’ll be online once the store moves as too far for me.”
A third commented: “Looking forward to seeing the new place.”