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CAMBRIDGE (CBS) – An legendary Harvard Sq. flower store is permanently closing its doorways immediately after 104 several years in company, citing in element difficulties brought about by the “daunting” COVID pandemic.

Brattle Sq. Florist will shut on January 31, operator Randy Ricker announced on Monday. Ricker stated challenges on the business enterprise entrance that “continue to mount” led to the decision to shut.

“Prices for vegetation, flowers and challenging products have risen radically and we are struggling to sustain our margins. Availability of products has under no circumstances been a lot more hard,” Ricker said in a assertion. “We are not equipped to bring in and retain staff members who are essential to our operation. While the retail store is a magical area to check out, the disorders of our room are also deteriorating. The prospect of continuing operations through an ongoing and unpredictable pandemic is challenging.”

“The prospect of continuing operations during an ongoing and unpredictable pandemic is daunting.”

A Harvard Square landmark announced Monday that it’s shutting the doors.

Brattle Square Florist cited the ongoing pandemic, along with supply chain problems, deteriorating real estate, and the labor shortage as the reasons the 104-year-old business will close its shop at the end of January, according to the Boston Globe.

CAMBRIDGE (TBEN) – An iconic Harvard Square florist is shutting down permanently after 104 years in business, citing in part the challenges caused by the “intimidating” COVID pandemic.

Brattle Square Florist will close on January 31, owner Randy Ricker announced on Monday. Ricker said business challenges that “continue to mount” led to the decision to close.

“Prices for plants, flowers and hard goods have risen dramatically and we are struggling to maintain our margins. Availability of product has never been more challenging,” Ricker said in a statement. “We are not able to attract and retain staff who are critical to our operation. While the store is a magical place to visit, the conditions of our space are also deteriorating. The prospect of continuing operations during an ongoing and unpredictable pandemic is daunting.” Brattle Square Florist will close on January 31, owner Randy Ricker announced on Monday. Ricker said challenges on the business front that “continue to mount” led to the decision to close.

CAMBRIDGE (CBS) – An iconic Harvard Square flower shop is permanently closing its doors after 104 years in business, citing in part challenges caused by the “daunting” COVID pandemic.

Brattle Square Florist will close on January 31, owner Randy Ricker announced on Monday. Ricker said challenges on the business front that “continue to mount” led to the decision to close.

Analog the Sphinx Dog (left) and Wapiti the Green Elk (center) recently joined Michelle the Blue Elephant (right) on Palmer Street in Harvard Square.

“Gorgeous stationery, unrivaled pen collection, knowledgeable staff. What’s not to love?”

Bob Slate Stationer is no stranger to weathering tough storms. The long-standing stationary store has been serving the people of Greater Boston’s stationary needs since 1930 and in that time has survived everything from the Great Depression to its most recent battles — the ongoing pandemic and a building flood that threatened to shut the store down just as it was ready to get back on its feet. 

At the Harvard Square store, you’ll find stationery, fountain pens, crafting or gifting materials, calendars, and more. Despite the challenges they’ve faced since the pandemic, owner Laura Donohue said they owe their success to their dedicated community.