Tag: Store closures



Shoe Zone to Close 90 Stead and Simpson Stores

Posted on 14 December, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Shoe Zone, which acquired Stead and Simpson in January 2008 has announced that it will be closing 90 of their 227 high street stores. The locations of the closures have not yet been announced, but it is understood that around 500 staff will lose their... Read More

Comet on a Direct Path to Administrators

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Comet has confirmed that is will be put into administration next week after no buyers were found to save the electrical chain. This week has been tough for the retailer as Deloitte, the appointed administrators, tried in vain to find a buyer for the 240 store... Read More

Argos to Close 75 Stores as Focus Shifts to Online Retailing

Posted on 27 October, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The creation of online shopping has had a huge impact on traditional high street stores, with many consumers now choosing to purchase items from the comfort of their own homes rather than venturing out to battle queues, crowds and wet weather. As a result,... Read More