New Look in Elgin to close its doors
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FASHION retailer New Look is set to close its store in Elgin next week.
The shop, located at Springfield Retail Park on Edgar Road, will close its doors for the final time on Tuesday, February 1.
However, the closure hasn't come about due to a lack of custom at the store.
A New Look spokesperson said: “Regrettably the New Look store in Elgin will be closing in February after the landlord decided to exit the lease early.
"While it was therefore not our decision to close the store, we are focusing on supporting our store colleagues and where possible finding alternative roles for them within the business.”
New Look has not yet confirmed how many staff will be affected by the closure, or whether there may be plans to open a store in Elgin again in the near future.
Moray's MSP Richard Lochhead is seeking a meeting with the company's CEO, Nigel Oddy, and hopes they may consider opening on another premises.
“New Look’s plan to close its store in Elgin is a real blow to the town and especially for the staff who now face an uncertain future," Mr Lochhead said.
"I know that store is popular locally and many of New Look’s loyal customers will be disappointed to see the shop close its doors.
“I’ve written urgently to the chief executive of New Look seeking an urgent meeting so I can better understand the reasons for closure.
"Given the company have said publicly that it was not their decision to close their Elgin shop, I’m keen for New Look to explore whether it’s possible for them to find alternative premises in the town – either at another retail park or back in the town centre where their first shop opened.
“I’m also looking for assurances that New Look will be supporting their staff at this difficult time.
“I hope the company will agree to meet with me in the coming days.”
For now, the nearest New Look stores will now be in Inverness, with one on the retail park and another in the Eastgate Centre.
