Gail's bakery is set to expand significantly across the UK, particularly in London, where residents are expressing concern over the impact on local independent bakeries. Samantha Davies, owner of Village Bakery in Walthamstow, has announced her intent to close after 19 years due to decreased business since Gail's opened nearby. Davies highlighted the pressure local shops face from larger chains and noted community resistance, exemplified by a petition against Gail's with 1,800 signatures. The local bakery scene fears further closures as Gail's expands.
I'm selling up now,' Davies told . 'I’m not gonna be waking up at 6am just to stand here all morning doing nothing. Gail's has impacted everyone.
There should be something to stop them from coming in and pressurising local businesses. My friend who owns a cafe in Stoke Newington is considering doing the same once that shop opens up.
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