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Unfortunately it is likely that some storecheap gucci shoesclosures and further redundancies will be made. Once the administrators have assessed the viability of each store, a further communication will be announced,. said KPMG.First replica Breitling A4435910/B811 Men's watch Quench operates a total of 1,202 outlets under the Threshers and Wine Rack brands, as well as Bottoms Up, Victoria Wine and local convenience store chains The Local and Haddows.But there are also another 86 stores employing an estimated 430 staff that are run as franchises and have not been placed in administration, as they operate as separate businesses owned by their own management.
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