Not a viable business but then was never intended to be, a scam. The only surprise, did not close sooner.
This scam has been running across the country for over fifteen years, all that changes is the name of the scam.
A couple of weeks ago, looked like a Closing Down Sale. The week before closed looked like final days of a Closing Down Sale.
Traders whose stock is within the building should contact St Mark’s to gain access to recover their stock. If they do not act promptly they run the risk of losing their tock if bailiffs are sent in and seize their stock for unpaid debts.
Weird note on the door, closed to refurnishing, whatever that means.
Fresh Local & Wild are claiming they will re-open in June with ‘experienced staff’. This is insulting to the staff who have not been paid, especially the two experienced baristas. The closure is not the fault of the staff, closure is because it was a scam. And from where would they find staff or stock? Any staff would be warned, will not get paid, find another job. Traders, remove your stock, you will not be paid. And no reputable roastery would touch with a bargepole.
There are a number of questions that remain unanswered.
Why did St Mark’s not carry out due diligence? Or do they lease out units to any passing Del Boy?
Why are Lincolnshire Police refusing to investigate the scam? Maybe they should ask their colleagues in Manchester why they arrested Ted Ward in 2012? And liaise with colleagues in Shropshire, Glasgow, Cardiff.
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