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26/06/2007
Thomas Cook announces closure of 150 stores
Travel agent Thomas Cook has announced plans to close 150 stores and six offices, in a move, which is expected to cost around 2,800 jobs.
According to reports, sites in Rochdale, Birmingham, Manchester, Denton and Helmshore are among those set to close.
Thomas Cook recently completed a £2.8 billion merger with MyTravel and said that the closures would help the companies to cut around £95 million in costs.
Ina statement, Thomas Cook said that it would seek to offer alternative jobs elsewhere in the company to those affected by the closures.
(KMcA)
According to reports, sites in Rochdale, Birmingham, Manchester, Denton and Helmshore are among those set to close.
Thomas Cook recently completed a £2.8 billion merger with MyTravel and said that the closures would help the companies to cut around £95 million in costs.
Ina statement, Thomas Cook said that it would seek to offer alternative jobs elsewhere in the company to those affected by the closures.
(KMcA)
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