National firm closes one of its Chichester stores
In late October, the former Thomas Cook branch in East Street was reopened to the public under new ownership and all staff members were ‘offered their positions back’, after Hays Travel bought 404 of the company’s collapsed network of shops.
Hays Travel, which is the country’s largest independent travel retailer, also has a shop in South Street and, up until now, both shops in the city were kept open. Read more hereHowever, signs appeared on the window of the East Street branch today (Monday, March 2), reading: "This store is now closed. Please visit our Hays Travel store in 52 South Street.
"Thank you for all your support.
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Hide Ad"Sue, Lucie and Charlotte will be available from Monday to help you with all your holiday needs."
Hays Travel has been approached for comment.
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