For numerous families in our community, the Edinburgh Company Shop is much more than just a store. It is a lifeline, a meeting place, and a symbol of our neighbourhood's identity. The store’s prospective closure threatens to destabilize our community economy and displace the livelihood of many.

Evidence shows how crucial local shops are to a neighbourhood’s economy. According to the Federation of Small Businesses, smaller retailers retain more money within the local economy compared to their larger counterparts (The Guardian, July 2013). Closing the Edinburgh Company Shop thus places local spending at risk.

The potential human impact is undeniable as well. Countless families in Edinburgh rely on this shop, not only for their livelihood but also as part of their daily living. Its closure will undoubtedly create a void that is not easily filled.

In this light, we implore the relevant stakeholders and decision-makers to reconsider the closure of Edinburgh Company Shop. Consider the financial implications and the displacement it would cause to many families. Preserving this community asset will uphold the local economy, protect jobs, and ensure the continuity of services the families in our neighbourhood rely on.

Please join us in the fight to save our beloved Edinburgh Company Shop. Sign this petition and help us keep this invaluable part of our community alive.