coughlans bakery closure

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Searches about Coughlans Bakery have spiked following the announcement that the London-based chain has closed due to financial difficulties.

There is rising concern and attention around Coughlans Bakery, a South London bakery chain co-owned by Romesh Ranganathan, which has ceased trading and entered liquidation. The closure affected 32 shops after nearly 100 years in business, attributed mainly to rising operating costs. This has generated worry among the local community and those interested in retail and small business impacts in the UK.