Teesside Park teases new brand at former Charles Clinkard

New signs have been erected on the old home of the footwear retailer saying that “great things are in store” for the now-empty unit. 

Pictures show how the front doors, which are completely covered by the sign, have “a new store you’ll love to adore” displayed on the glass. 

The unit has been empty since Charles Clinkard shut its doors for the final time on May 14, marking the closure of its final store on Teesside. 

It followed the closure of its original Middlesbrough shop, on Corporation Road, and Redcar branch in 2024. 

The main shop signage has also been removed – but Teesside Park is yet to confirm what brand will be taking its place. 

The former Charles Clinkard unit at Teesside Park (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

A statement at the time said: “We regret to announce that our Teesside Park store will be permanently closing Thursday, May 14. 

“We would like to sincerely thank all our customers for their support and custom over the years.”

This is the first of two retailers to announce their closure this year – with Pro Cook, which is located a few doors down, recently launching a closing down sale. 

The first Charles Clinkard was opened by Charles and Eveline Clinkard in 1924 in Middlesbrough, with the Redcar store following in 1959. 

The firm’s 4,500sq ft Teesside Park branch was opened in 2014 after a £300,000 refit of the closed HMV store.

The nearest stores are now Darlington and Northallerton.