The owner of a Manx family business says fond memories of yesteryear make the decision to close even harder.
Moochers will shut its doors for the final time at the end of the year, while its sister business Supercards will cease trading in December 2013.
David Cretney MHK, who took over the business 27 years ago, says retailing is in his blood:
No plans for service cuts, assures Manx Care
CEO discusses pressure on health body six months into the financial year
Busy month for property sales in September
Over 90 more sold compared to August figures
September's rainfall nearly double the 30 year average
Met Office data shows a soggy start to Autumn
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners says two 'active quarries' missing from consultation
The local authority is urging Treasury to reissue the document
November sentence for benefit fraudster who was overpaid nearly £50k
The 53-year-old failed to inform government her circumstances had changed