Domestic The retail chain Clas Ohlson close five stores in the UK and is negotiating a further two closures. At the same time strengthen the chain’s presence in the London region.
About half of the workforce in the UK for a total of 185 people affected, the newspaper reported dt.se.
Last year, Clas Ohlson closed his store in Birmingham. It was the first time in Clas Ohlson’s soon-old history that it has been forced to take a closure decision.
– Of course it is sad to have to close the shops but we think that is what we need to do to be long-term in the UK market, says information director Sara Kraft Westrell said.
Despite the closures in the UK so she insists that in no way is going to leave the country. Now, instead of the chain’s presence in the London neighborhood strengthened.
– We plan to open more stores in London with a new store concept, says Sara Kraft Westrell.
Since end also has a small store in Norway laid down. But any plans for further cuts is not present, said Sara Kraft Westrell.
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