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The closure of the three stores over the 12 months reduced the Argos retail estate from 38 to 35 stores in Ireland

Irish closure costs contribute to soaring Argos losses

Costs associated with the closure of three Argos outlets contributed to a big increase in pre-tax losses at the Irish arm of the retailer to €13.06m this year.

Business • 06 Dec 22

Revenues at Gap Stores (Ireland) Ltd slumped by 46% in the 12 months to the end of January this year

Store closures at GAP Ireland after soaring losses

Pre-tax losses increased last year more than nine fold to €2.45m at the Irish arm of GAP ahead of the US clothing retailer's decision to shut down its company operated "bricks and mortar" Irish stores this year.

Business • 30 Dec 21

Ralph Lauren has warned of a hit from lockdowns and curbs across several key markets, notably in Europe and Japan

Ralph Lauren's forecast for revenue surge falls short

Ralph Lauren has today forecast full-year revenue growth that fell short of analysts' estimates, citing store closures and uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic as several countries struggle with a new wave of infections.

Business • 20 May 21

Mothercare said its UK like-for-like sales fell 8.8% in the 12 weeks to March 30 and were down 10.8% for the full-year

Mothercare UK's sales slide slows in fourth quarter

The pace of falls in like-for-like store sales at UK baby products retailer Mothercare eased slightly in the final quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.

Business • 04 Apr 19

The British retailer has released a list of 17 stores proposed for closure, in a move which will affect 1,045 employees

Over 1,000 jobs at risk as M&S announces store closures

More than 1,000 jobs at Marks & Spencer are at risk as the retailer announced its latest round of store closures as part of a drastic transformation plan.

Business • 15 Jan 19

Marks & Spencer is to close more than 100 stores by 2022

Marks and Spencer to close over 100 stores by 2022

British retailer Marks & Spencer plans to close more than 100 stores in its home market by 2022, accelerating a drive to re-shape its business as it strives to make at least a third of sales online.

Business • 22 May 18

Storm Emma forced many retailers to close over four days

Q1 retail sales subdued after Storm Emma disruption

A new reports reveals that the retail sector suffered sales losses of more than 30% in some instances during the week of Storm Emma.

Business • 14 May 18

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