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Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

British chocolate maker Thorntons announces it will be permanently closing down all of its stores, with the loss of about 600 jobs, thereby ending its 110-year presence on the high street. The company says it has been massively hit by the pandemic lockdowns and adds that high street conditions are too severe to continue. The company will continue sales online and through supermarkets.

Thorntons: Chocolate maker to close all shops putting 600 jobs at risk

Sources:  BBC News


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  1. British chocolate maker Thorntons announces it will be permanently closing down all of its stores with the loss of about 600 jobs, ending its 110-year presence on the high street. The company says it has been massively hit by the pandemic lockdowns and that high street conditions are too severe to continue. The company will continue sales online and through supermarkets.
  2. British chocolate maker Thorntons announces it will be permanently closing down all of its stores, with the loss of about 600 jobs, thereby ending its 110-year presence on the high street. The company says it has been massively hit by the pandemic lockdowns and adds that high street conditions are too severe to continue. The company will continue sales online and through supermarkets.

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