Belfast Stores Not Affected By Thomas Cook Closures

Thomas Cook announced the closure of 21 stores across the country, reducing the UK retail estate to 566 shops, however Northern Ireland stores will not be affected

Chief of Tour Operating, Will Waggott, said: “Today’s announcement reflects the wider challenges seen on the high street, with more and more customers choosing to book online. These measures will help us to drive greater efficiencies across Thomas Cook so that we relentlessly focus our resources in those areas that give us the greatest opportunity to make a difference to customers in our core holiday offering.

“Looking ahead, we will be working to ensure that Thomas Cook is fit for the future, putting a rigorous focus on costs in a competitive environment while giving customers more reasons to holiday with the strongest brand in travel.”

Stores listed for closure:

  • Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • West Bromwich Sandwell Centre, West Midlands
  • Llandudno, North Wales
  • Sunderland Sainsburys, Tyne & Wear
  • North Shields, Tyne & Wear
  • Peterlee, County Durham
  • Accrington, Lancashire
  • Market Harborough 23 St Marys Place, Leicestershire
  • Bury Haymarket, Lancashire
  • Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
  • Aberdeen Langstane, Aberdeen
  • Chesham, Buckinghamshire
  • Launceston, Cornwall
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Shipley, West Yorkshire
  • Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • Glenrothes 52 Unicorn Way, Fife
  • Colchester High St, Essex
  • Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
  • Kirkintilloch Cowgate, Glasgow

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