Maidstone: BHS in The Mall closes for the final time after business goes bust
18:00, 03 August 2016
The shutters have been rolled down for the final time at another Kent branch of British Home Stores.
BHS in Maidstone closed its doors at 5.30pm today, not to reopen.
The store had been holding a closing down sale for the past few weeks, offering shoppers the chance for 70% off all products, including fixtures and fittings from the store.
All 163 stores nationwide will close by Saturday, August 20, administrators have announced.
The closure of the retail chain is putting 11,000 people out of work nationwide.
The Ashford branch of the retailer closed its doors for the last time two weeks ago, and the Gravesend branch is due to follow suit last weekend.
Suzie Brindle from The Mall Maidstone said: "BHS has been an important part of Maidstone town centre for a number of years, and we are very sorry to see it close and to see staff lose their jobs.
"We are in active discussions with a number of potential occupiers for the store, and are in a good position following the refurbishment to attract high quality brands that enhance the overall retail and leisure offer in Maidstone."
Unfortunately, no staff members from the store were available for comment.
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