October 24

In my 23rd year of owning Benning Boutique I’m announcing with a heavy heart, the impending  closure of our physical store early in 2025. We invite you to take advantage of our heavily discounted stock, while it lasts. Our online store will continue while there is stock, keep an eye out for further markdowns.

The effects of covid have been long lasting and far reaching, increased online shopping during  covid has continued and changes to work habits, with working from home have all impacted  boutiques like ours.  Competition is fierce, the rise of online giants and large retail chains has made it increasingly  difficult to operate. Along with increased running costs, high interest rates and cost of living it has  become unsustainable to continue. 

A huge thankyou to all our wonderful customers over the years, many who have become friends. I  appreciate your loyalty, you have made it the wonderful experience it has been. To our agents,  suppliers and supporters, we’ve enjoyed a wonderful working relationship, for which I thank you  and wish you all the best. To our several staff over the years, you have all been amazing and I’ve been incredibly lucky to  know you and have your support. We’ve had our highs and lows, celebrated all of lives milestones birthdays, births, marriages and sadly, illness and deaths. Your loyalty,
dedication, service to  customers has been greatly appreciated, making Benning an enjoyable shopping experience for all.  

With heartfelt appreciation for an incredible journey owning Benning Boutique has given me, It’s a  good thing to be at peace with an ending and I can honestly say that I am and look forward to the  next chapter in my life. ‘Every end has a new beginning’. 

Support and shop local, keep our small businesses and strip shopping alive.

Best Wishes
Carolyn