New Look is set to close yet another store in the UK. The clothing retailer has already shut the doors to 11 branches this year as part of a major shake-up.
The latest New Look store to close is located within the Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City. According to Google, the shop is “temporarily closed” and shoppers have since voiced their sadness. One person said: “The town centre is now a ghost town,” with a second adding: “Feel for those losing their jobs.” As reported by Birmingham Live, a third wrote: “I’m surprised it’s lasted this long since everything else has shut down……. what will become of the town?” A fourth put: “Most of London high streets are either takeaways restaurants or charity shops or Thai massage parlours.
“The generation of younger people can’t afford a house don’t get to cook and don’t go out – so the pubs are shutting. Everyone buys everything online including me! It’s cheaper.”
The news come after reports of further closures across the New Look network. However, a spokesperson for the retailer said: “We do not comment on rumour and speculation.
“Management are focused on running the company and executing the strategy for long-term growth. The company is trading well and has supportive shareholders.”
A total of 26 stores were shut in the Republic of Ireland in February. The company said: “New Look’s Irish operation has struggled for some years, impacted by a range of factors including supply-chain and in-market costs, and squeezed consumer spending.”