"I will miss the hustle and bustle of retail life," former Camp Hopson boss speaks to NWN

He told us he thought that the Newbury store would “benefit from the size, skills and buying power of being part of a much bigger independent department store group”.
He said: “We know Morleys well and couldn’t have found a better buyer to take these businesses on the next stage of their 93-year journey.”
Asked whether selling the company was a difficult decision for the well-known town landmark he said it had been taken after “many months of thorough analysis”.
He said: “It’s worth noting that, like Camp Hopson, Morleys is also a well-established family business.”
Mr Hopson said he would most miss “the daily hustle and bustle of retail life”, but would continue to be a part of the funeral and removal business. He would remain involved in post-sales matters and was not planning on leaving the Newbury area, he said.
He added that Morleys had a strong track record of being involved in the local communities where their stores are located and he was confident they would continue this policy.
Reflecting on his fondest memories at the store he said: “I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of working with many wonderful people during the last 28 years at Camp Hopson.
“Retail is all about people and I have been fortunate to have worked alongside some great members of staff who so often go the extra mile in looking after customers.”
On the challenges of the retail industry he said that retailing generally had become more competitive.
He said: “We’re delighted that Morleys will keep the Camp Hopson name, retain our existing staff and make a substantial new investment in the business.
“So this move is, we feel, the best possible to answer that challenge.”