Watches of Switzerland to shut 16 UK stores, risking 40 jobs

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Watches of Switzerland set to close 16 showrooms

Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland is reportedly set to close 16 showrooms across the UK, putting 40 jobs at risk, according to the BBC. Watches of Switzerland told the outlet that affected staff from its 709-strong team will be redeployed where feasible, adding that its “priority [was] to support all affected colleagues”. The company has yet to confirm which showrooms will close. Watches of Switzerland Group told the BBC: “We continua…

Watches of Switzerland to shut 16 UK stores, risking 40 jobs

Luxury watches retailer Watches of Switzerland announced the impending closure of 16 of its showrooms in the UK, placing jobs in jeopardy.The post Watches of Switzerland to shut 16 UK stores, risking 40 jobs appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

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Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland is set to close 16 of its UK showrooms and cut around 40 roles following an internal review designed to improve operational efficiency. The Leicestershire-based company, which operates 155 showrooms nationwide, said it would seek to redeploy affected staff where possible. The job cuts focus on its support services […]