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The festive season looks bleak for thousands of retail workers facing redundancy, many of whom are turning to charity for help.
The industry is calling for government support as scores of retailers across the UK cut head office roles in a bid to reduce costs and combat tough trading conditions.
Mothercare’s UK business will be wound down by February, resulting in 79 store closures and 2,500 redundancies, Drapers can reveal.
Mothercare’s UK business has collapsed into administration, putting 2,500 employees at risk.
As the clocks went back and the temperature dropped last weekend, I headed to my local retail park to buy a new duvet for my son. I left disappointed – finding nowhere that sold a decent selection of children’s bedding – and caught myself wishing there was a Mothercare nearby.