Perth's Beales store to shut tomorrow as Covid-19 pandemic forces early closure
This is two weeks ahead of the administrators' original schedule
Last updated 18th Mar 2020
Perth's Beales store will shut tomorrow after administrators called an early closure amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
All UK stores were originally set to lock up in two weeks, but this has been brought forward as trading took another major hit.
Staff will continue to work until close of business on March 21 to help box-up residual stock and assist with various other closure issues.
The majority of employees will then be made redundant.
Will Wright, partner at KPMG and joint administrator, said: “Whilst it is regrettable that we have had to take this decision, especially given the fantastic support that the staff have provided to the business and the administrators since our appointment, the impact of these unprecedented circumstances has left us with no alternative option.
“We will be working with employees to ensure they have all the necessary information to submit claims to the Redundancy Payments Service, together with details of who to contact for any help and support they may require.”
Two of the 23 Beales stores have already closed – Hexham on 24th February and Great Yarmouth on 15th March.
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