335 stores jobs set to go in closures

ADMINISTRATORS for department store owner Vergo Retail have announced the closure of nine stores resulting in the loss of more than 300 jobs.

The outlets – in Sunderland, Hexham, Witham, Clacton-on-Sea, Stowmarket, Plymouth, Colchester, Norwich and Dovercourt – will follow Lewis's of Liverpool in shutting down after a financial review of the group.

Yesterday's announcement will make 335 employees redundant. Administrators said a purchaser for the stores will not be ruled out until they stop trading.