Virgin Media announces closure of 25 UK stores - here’s the full list of locations
Virgin Media has announced it is to close 25 of its stores across the UK, resulting in the loss of 110 jobs.
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Hide AdThe decision will leave just 53 existing branches in the country, although it is feared that more closures will follow as the chain continues further investment in online sales.
110 job losses
The closures could see the loss of 110 jobs, with sales and managerial positions believed to be the most at risk.
Virgin Media is to begin the roll-out of the store closures next month, with the process taking place between March and April.
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Hide AdA spokesman for Virgin Media said: “We are now consulting with our people and are supporting employees impacted by the proposal, including identifying opportunities to move to new roles within Virgin Media.
"Our proposal will see us retain 53 retail outlets across the UK from which we can continue to serve our customers and we’re focused on making those stores a fantastic place for our customers to engage with our sales teams and to experience first-hand our amazing products and services.
"This is happening alongside investment in our online sales and customer service channels."
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These are all 25 branches across the UK that are due to close early this year:
Blackburn store
Blackpool store
Bournemouth store
Brighton store
Chatham store
Exeter store
Falkirk store
Gloucester store
Grimsby store
Harlow store
Huddersfield store
Leeds St Johns store
Maidstone store
Nottingham Victoria store
Swindon store
Wigan store
Worthing store
Dalston kiosk
Ealing kiosk
Edgware kiosk
Grays kiosk
Lincoln kiosk
Romford kiosk
Stoke kiosk
Walsall kiosk