Electrical retailer to close eight stores with 60 jobs at risk |
Hughes Electrical is closing its Norfolk stores in Diss, Dereham, Hunstanton, North Walsham, Norwich's Mason Road and Thetford, alongside its stores in Clacton and Wisbech, this Saturday (June 6).
Hughes said it "recognises the need to adapt and evolve its offer" due to increasing operating costs, the rise of online shopping, and changing customer expectations in-store.
A total of 35 staff are set to be affected by the store closures, who were told their roles were at risk of redundancy in group meetings on Monday (June........