Thorntons are closing all their shops in the UK for good
manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxUK chocolate manufacturer Thorntons has announced plans to close every single one of its UK stores.The chocolatier currently has 61 stores in the UK - which employ 600 people.Bosses say they still hope to grow their online customers and remain committed to their 'iconic brand'.A spokesperson said: ‘Like many companies, we have been operating for a long time in a tough and challenging retail environment."We have been committed to transforming and growing a successful Thorntons retail estate; this has included significant investments to open new format stores and cafes and ensuring we had stores in the right locations."However, changing dynamics of the high street, shifting customer behaviour to online, the ongoing impact.
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