BREAKING: National retail chain closes landmark Laois branch
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One of the most iconic shops in a Laois town will not reopen after the Covid-19 lockdown.
Shaws Department Stores have confirmed local rumours that it is closing its first ever store which is in Mountmellick.
Shaws Managing Director Andrew Shaw has confirmed the news to the Leinster Express this Monday May 3.
“Shaws department Stores can confirm that our store in Mountmellick will close permanently following the current lockdown,” Andrew Shaw said.
He said that the workers will be offered jobs in the Portlaoise shop.
“It’s our intention that there will be no job losses. We plan to relocate our business to Shaws Portlaoise.