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Robert Dalling

Bonmarché launches closing down sale in Swansea

Swansea city centre looks set to lose a clothing store as Bonmarché has put closing down sale signs in its window.

The retailer collapsed into administration back in October as administrators said there had been a “sustained period of challenging trading conditions”.

The women's clothing chain, which sells casualwear, smart dresses, accessories and more, has been on Swansea's Oxford Street for many years, but its days now appear to be numbered.

A notice of an appointment of administrators has also been stuck on display in the window.

It is not yet known how many jobs will be lost or when the store will closes.

WalesOnline understands the Carmarthen store in Red Street was initially issued with a 12 day notice of closing, but with four days to go, the plans were changed for its doors to remain open.

Elsewhere, the Neath store in Green Street looks safe from closure, but it is unclear what is in store for the Port Talbot store at Aberafan Community Outlet.

A notice from the administrators is in display in the shop window (Robert Dalling)
(Robert Dalling)

Bonmarché, which was founded in 1982, warned last March that trading had deteriorated, adding that it was expected to lose around £5 million last year.

The Wakefield-based business employs a total of 2,887 people, including 200 staff at its head office, and trades through 318 stores across the UK, online and by phone.

WalesOnline has approached Bonmarche for comment.

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