Port Erin business announces physical shop closure

Flipit will cease operations at its Church Road location on 25 August but continue online

A Port Erin based business has become the latest in a growing list to announce closure.

Flipit is ceasing operations at its physical location citing increases to running costs and a lack of footfall.

Naomi Fargher told Manx Radio she'd explored 'every possible avenue' to improve the situation for her business, but continually 'hit a brick wall'.

The government has emphasis on increasing visitor numbers to the Isle of Man, but Ms Fargher queries if shops continue to close, will there be the same attraction for tourists?

Rushen MHK Dr Michelle Haywood believes it's a 'time of change' across our high streets: