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A beloved card shop, Imperial Cards in Huddersfield, is closing after 17 years due to low revenue. Owner Stephen Mallalieu, 17, announced the closure via Facebook, citing the need for Kirklees Council to revitalize the town centre. The shop's closure is part of a larger trend affecting British retail, with increasing costs, tax changes, and the shift to online shopping contributing to widespread store closures and job losses, particularly among small high street shops.

Courtesy: www.thesun.co.uk