Shock as RDA Trading ceases trading

Shoppers at RDA Trading in Plumbe Street were surprised to see the gates closed at the end of trading on Saturday with a notice that the business had closed and thanking customers for the last 20 years.

The firm's website also carries a statement confirming the closure and adding that any customers waiting for orders will be contacted shortly.

RDA Trading – which was located on the site of the former Taskers – suffered a devastating fire just on June 8th, 2011, which gutted the premises.

Owner Mr Rob Hutchinson thanked his loyal customers after revealing the shop recorded a 400% increase on normal footfall on its first day of re-opening weeks later.