After 30 years of business in Saint John, Colwell's Fashions is closing both its men's and women's boutiques in Brunswick Square. The independent clothing retailer is the latest in a string of businesses that have closed in Brunswick Square, including Je Suis Prest, Kadam, and Pseudio. (Julia Wright / CBC)Johnston attributed the closure to "a lot of different factors," including the changing retail climate in Saint John and the rise of online shopping. Colwell's Fashions in Saint John is a separate entity from Colwell's Clothing, a Halifax-based retailer which will continue to operate, Johnston said. "Overall, independent retail is a challenge in Saint John," Johnston said.

Source: CBC News January 04, 2019 19:54 UTC