Laura Ashley reopens for a closing down sale


In March, the retailer Laura Ashley filed for administration. With 150 stores in the UK, this meant that approximately 2700 jobs are at risk. The business had tried to get an emergency loan but was unable to secure it. According to the firm, the coronavirus crisis had an immediate and significant impact on trading and it had to call in administrators PwC.

The textile design company has reopened its doors of the Westwood outlet for a closing down sale. Customers can enjoy at least 50% off fashion in-store and online and 30% discount on all furniture. Prices of all products have been reduced since everything must be sold, including stock being cleared from the warehouse. The firm has made sure to protect its employees and customers by making its store ‘COVID secure’. For instancing, there are social distancing protocols, deep cleaning and only a limited number of shoppers are allowed inside the outlet at one time. Moreover, card payments are being encouraged.

The Westwood shop will keep trading until further notice. A spokesman for Laura Ashley said, “There are some fantastic deals to be found in-store, as everything is now reduced and, with at least 50% off fashion, we expect clothing ranges to sell out fast”. He also advanced that the firm is extremely mindful of the current COVID crisis and they wanted to reassure customers about the safety of their stores.


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