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29 Jan 2026

Shock as Houston's Footware announces closure

Popular Derry city centre family business of 50 years thanks community for support

Popular Derry city centre family business of 50 years thanks community for support.

Popular Derry city centre family business of 50 years thanks community for support.

Shock has greeted the announcement popular Derry city centre shoe shop Houston's Footwear is closing.
In a social media post on Thursday evening, the owners of the popular business said they had made the decision "after much 
thought".
They added: "We want to let you know that Houston’s Footwear will be closing within the next couple of weeks.
"This hasn’t been an easy decision. Like many independent retailers, we have faced an increasingly challenging trading environment in recent years - from the impact of Brexit and Covid, to the long-term pressures on the high street.
"We’re incredibly grateful to our staff, suppliers and, most of all, our customers for the support shown to us over the years. Your loyalty and kindness have meant a great deal to us.
"Thank you, Derry, for supporting Houston’s Footwear for over 50 years."

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