An Arbroath discount store is set to close.
The Original Factory Shop on High Street will shut on June 28.
The unit has also been put on the market for sale or rent.
The store has launched a closing-down sale with 30% off remaining stock.
The Original Factory Shop Arbroath announces closure
A post on the Arbroath The Original Factory Shop Facebook page said: “We would like to take this time to thank all of our customers at the Arbroath store.
“We have loved serving you and being part of the community over the last 2 years
“We hope you will pop in to see us before we close.
“Our last day will be the 28th of June
“Please can we ask that you be respectful to staff as we are all devastated that our store is closing.”
The Original Factory Shop first opened in Arbroath in October 2022.
The unit is now on the market for either rent or sale with Shepherd Chartered Surveyors with no set asking price.
It comes after the discount chain announced it plans close several stores in the coming weeks.
Discount chain set to shut ‘a number of loss-making’ shops
A spokesperson for the company told The Press and Journal: “The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) recently confirmed that as part of a restructuring a number of its loss-making stores will have to close.
“Closing stores is always a tough decision and we are committed to keeping as many stores open as possible.
“This is, however, dependent on successful negotiations with landlords as we strive to build a sustainable and successful business for the future.
“We have already announced that two stores will close.
“Additionally, a small number of other stores are currently under review, with their continued operation subject to ongoing negotiations with landlords.”
The Original Factory Shop is also set to shut its branches in Nairn, Invergordon and Peterhead.
The chain also runs shops in Monifieth, Forfar, Montrose, Cupar, Cowdenbeath, Perth, Aberfeldy and Blairgowrie.
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