06/01/2015
Currys To Close Belfast Store
Currys has confirmed it is to close its store in Belfast city centre.
The electrical retailer will close the premises, located at Donegall Arcade, at the end of next month.
The firm has said it plans to focus on its larger stores.
Efforts are now being made to safeguard the jobs of 20 staff members.
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed its disappointment at the news.
Glyn Roberts, Chief Executive, NIIRTA, commented: "It is always disappointing when any retailer in a city centre closes their doors as it lessens the overall retailer offer and reduces footfall for surrounding local traders.
"I hope that Currys will not change their overall store format to out of town as they have a role to play in contributing to the retail mix of our town and city centres."
(JP)
The electrical retailer will close the premises, located at Donegall Arcade, at the end of next month.
The firm has said it plans to focus on its larger stores.
Efforts are now being made to safeguard the jobs of 20 staff members.
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed its disappointment at the news.
Glyn Roberts, Chief Executive, NIIRTA, commented: "It is always disappointing when any retailer in a city centre closes their doors as it lessens the overall retailer offer and reduces footfall for surrounding local traders.
"I hope that Currys will not change their overall store format to out of town as they have a role to play in contributing to the retail mix of our town and city centres."
(JP)
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