2023-06-17 03:08:00
Ichibata Department Store in Matsue City, the only department store in Shimane Prefecture, was closed in January next year. .
Matsue City’s “Ichibata Department Store” has been popular with citizens for more than half a century as the only department store in Shimane Prefecture. Decided to close for the day.
On the 17th, it was the first weekend since the closing was announced, and people who visited shopping heard voices of regret about the closing.
A mother in her 40s who visited with her daughter said, “I came to buy sweets for my family, but I’m sad that the store will be closed. I want to continue using it and make memories.”
A woman in her 80s from Matsue City said, “I shop at this department store most of the time because it’s close to the bus stop, but when it was decided that the store was going to close down, I was surprised along with the staff. It’s a store I can shop with peace of mind, and it’s indispensable for me. It was ‘everyday’,” he said.
Regarding the closing of the Ichibata Department Store, Matsue City has set up a specialized countermeasure team and is proceeding with measures to secure employment for employees.In the future, after minimizing the impact on the local economy, The focus is on whether the future image of namachizukuri can be presented.
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