Two Bolton stores have shut after a rescue deal failed to incorporate local branches
Carpetright was bought in a rescue deal from rival Tapi.
But despite this it was announced earlier this week that 213 stores and 1,000 jobs were to go.
Following on from this the two stores in Bolton have both closed.
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A sign has been placed on the door of the shop in the Bolton Gate Retail Park, which states: “As a result of the administration, this store has been closed.
“We would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you.”
The other store in Bolton is part of Furniture Village and is located in the Middlebrook Retail Park.
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The Carpetright section of the store has been closed off to visitors and will also be shutting down.
Kevin Barrett, chief executive of Carpetright parent firm Nestware Holdings, said: “Our focus over the last week has been to secure external investment to ensure job security for a number of our Carpetright colleagues up and down the country.
“Whilst we succeeded in finding a buyer, the deal is limited to a select number of stores rather than the business as a whole and will sadly impact a large number of colleagues and staff.
“We have tried everything to turn Carpetright around and I’m truly sorry that we were unable to save more jobs.
“The deal will not affect Carpetright in Europe or other brands within Nestware Holdings including Keswick and Trade Choice.
“The Floor Room will continue to trade and serve customers via concessions at John Lewis and we will be working hard to secure job opportunities across these businesses to support Carpetright staff wherever we can.”
Carpetright has suffered from weaker demand for carpets as homeowners shifted towards hard flooring as well as a major cyberattack in April which halted trading.
It said the software attack’s impact of sales affected efforts by the company to restructure its operations in recent months.
Other stores which have been earmarked for closure nearby includes in Altrincham, Ashton Under Lyne, Blackburn, Rochdale, Manchester and Trafford Park.
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