Lomas Foods Buxton: 2026 closure announcement

In July 2026, the family behind Lomas Foods announced plans to close its long-established Spring Gardens shop.

The family said that the shop would cease trading on Saturday 25 July 2026. Companies House now records Lomas Foods Limited as in liquidation.

The family-run shop sold groceries, fresh meat and deli products and offered catering. The family said the business began in 1981 and served the Buxton community for decades.

In its July 2026 announcement, the Lomas family said:

“It is with deep sadness that we share that Lomas Foods Limited will cease trading and enter administration on Saturday 25th July.

This business began in 1981 with Maurice Lomas — a man with a vision, a work ethic, and a love for serving people. With the support of his three sons, Mark, Chris and Jon, that vision grew into a family business that has stood proudly on Spring Gardens, Buxton for over 35 years.

We have poured our lives into this shop. It has been more than a business – it has been part of the community, part of our family story, and part of the daily lives of so many wonderful customers. Closing our doors is incredibly painful, but rising costs and falling footfall have left us with no other choice.

To every customer, past and present: thank you. Your loyalty, your conversations, your support over the decades have meant more than you will ever know.”

The announcement prompted messages from customers and former employees, as reported by the Buxton Advertiser.