A retail unit in Alsager has been listed for rent following the closure of The Dog’s Dinner’s local shop. The decision to shut the branch on Lawton Road was announced on October 21, 2023, primarily attributed to rising operational costs, new parking charges, and a decline in customer footfall. The closure has left the Alsager location empty, while the store in Crewe on Ruskin Road continues to operate.
The Alsager property is now available for rent through estate agents Louis Taylor, with an annual rental price of £10,400. Currently, the unit is under offer, indicating potential interest from prospective tenants. The listing describes the property as a “well presented ground floor retail/professional unit” that boasts a prominent frontage on the busy Lawton Road. It also features a rear staff welfare space situated on a different level.
The listing further emphasizes that the property is suitable for a variety of retail activities and professional services. Its location offers excellent visibility, situated near the intersection of Lawton Road with Sandbach Road South and Crewe Road.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, The Dog’s Dinner expressed their disappointment regarding the closure. The statement read: “We did not expect to be posting this so soon after opening but sadly the Alsager branch of The Dog’s Dinner will be closing on Tuesday 21 October. We have loved meeting the dogs of this amazing town, but sadly a combination of rising costs, parking battles, and a falling pawfall means we can’t sustain a second shop. Thanks so much for your warm welcome and support since we opened. It has been an absolute joy to meet everyone – we are just gutted we couldn’t make it work.”
The challenges faced by The Dog’s Dinner reflect broader trends in the retail sector, where increasing costs and changing consumer behaviors have led to numerous closures across various markets. As the Alsager building enters the rental market, it stands as a reminder of both the opportunities and challenges that accompany retail operations in today’s economic landscape.
