Bouet Stores owners Brian and Margaret Holloway.

BOUET residents are worried that their local store might close.

The owners of the Grand Bouet Stores, Brian and Margaret Holloway, said they might have to close the shop if they cannot find a buyer.

They have been trying to sell the store after Mrs Holloway suffered a heart attack and Mr Holloway’s health deteriorated several years ago.

Mr Holloway said there had been people interested in buying for years but none could raise the money needed.

‘The ordinary working class person can’t raise the sort of deposit needed and, because of the reputation the Bouet Estate has, people get nervous,’ he said.

Mr Holloway said if he couldn’t sell the business, he would have to look at selling the shop for conversion.

‘I’m hoping someone will save our shop and that someone will eventually come forward.’