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27/01/2016
Xtra-Vision Ceases Trading
Rental chain Xtra-Vision is to close 11 stores in Northern Ireland, with the loss of around 60 jobs.
The firm was placed into liquidation on Wednesday morning.
In total, approximately 580 workers are expected to lose their jobs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and a further 71 stores are to shut down in RoI.
Mr Michael McAteer from Grant Thorton Ireland was appointed provisional liquidator at a High Court sitting.
All stores have ceased trading from today, 27 January.
(CD/MH)
The firm was placed into liquidation on Wednesday morning.
In total, approximately 580 workers are expected to lose their jobs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and a further 71 stores are to shut down in RoI.
Mr Michael McAteer from Grant Thorton Ireland was appointed provisional liquidator at a High Court sitting.
All stores have ceased trading from today, 27 January.
(CD/MH)
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