Arcadia is aiming to redeploy around 1,000 workers who were employed at its concessions within BHS stores.
The workers are in a process of consultation but Drapers understands Sir Philip Green hopes to be able to redeploy them within the Arcadia Group.
Arcadia concessions within BHS stores include Dorothy Perkins and Wallis.
Arcadia declined to comment.
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