SHOPPERS have been reassured after a major high street chain has confirmed it is definitely not closing stores.
High street retailer The Works, which sells toys, books and stationery has recently been promoting some huge January sales and shoppers feared it meant the retailer would soon be gone.
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Several all the works stores have been sharing social media posts stating stock must be cleared.
Facebook posts have stated: “Hurry, everything must go at The Works!”
The posts had initially left shoppers confused with many concerned it meant the stores would no longer be in operation.
One shopper asked: “Is it actually closing?
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Another said: “Why are all these shops closing?”
“What’s happening?” asked someone else.
Thankfully, The Works have confirmed it is not planning on closing any stores and it’s simply looking to make way for new stock.
Therefore it’s good news for book and stationary lovers and it means they should be able to find some good deals.
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A spokesperson from The Works told The Sun: “Don’t worry, we’re not closing any stores. We’re simply running our biggest-ever clearance sale to make way for new and exciting stock that’s coming soon.
“Shoppers can enjoy great savings on a wide range of art and craft supplies, books, stationery and more, throughout the festive period and into 2024 at all of our stores nationwide and online at TheWorks.co.uk.”
Shoppers should note the sales which have some items up to 50% off are available in stores and online, though prices may vary in stores.
You can use the retailer store locator tool on its website to find your nearest store.
Several other retailers have not been so lucky with many struggling to get by over the past few years.
Energy costs have risen and more shoppers than ever are choosing to order online rather than head into stores.
This has left some retailers grappling with budgets and having no choice but to close stores to cut costs.
Homebase closed a store last year leaving it with just 93 stores remaining since it was taken over by Hilco Capital in 2018.
Poundstretcher closed multiple stores last year but also opened new stores in closed Wilko stores.
Even charity shops are struggling Oxfam confirmed it would close eight of its UK stores last year.
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