A popular stationery store is preparing to close its doors just months after reopening in Brighton - and Argus readers have shared their reactions. 

Paperchase collapsed and went into administration last week after failing to find a buyer for the business.

All 106 stores, including one in Churchill Square, will close - with some 1,000 employees to lose their jobs.

Argus readers have reacted to the closure, with many commenting on the decline of the high street as shoppers turn to online retail for convenience and cheaper prices. 

Steve Potter said: "It seems previous comments were correct.

"People said 'Everything they sell is cheaper to get delivered from Amazon and you won't need to pay to park at or commute to Churchill Square. I'd give them 4 months max.'"

But some hit back at this, with one anonymous reader saying: "Amazon and online websites are destroying our town centres and high streets.

"Face the reality which is start using your local high street shops."

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Writing on Facebook, Ben Ran said: "Paperchase left the Beacon in Eastbourne ages ago. I went in there a few times but it was always pretty empty and it was more expensive than W H Smith."

Scott Davidson, from Brighton, said: "The problem was there was much less stock than in the original store in East Street.

"It needed a lot more quirky and novelty items to compete with the likes of Flying Tiger."

Some said it had been there for too short a time for them to notice its return. 

Guy Stevens said: "I didn’t even realise it was ever there or had left and come back in the first place."

Tesco has bought the rights to Paperchase and plans to sell its branded items in supermarkets.

Jan Marchant, managing director of home and clothing at Tesco, said: “Paperchase is a well-loved brand by so many and we’re proud to bring it to Tesco stores across the UK.

“We have been building our plans to bring more brands and inspiration to the ranges we currently offer and this will help us to take those plans further.

“We look forward to sharing more with our customers in due course.”