Shoe retailer Office is planning to close up to half of UK stores at it reckons with the decline of business on the high street.
The South African-owned company is working up plans to close dozens of its 100 stores as their leases expire during the next few years, according to a report by Sky News.
Office is said to have decided against using a company voluntary agreement (CVA) to implement the closures.
An Office spokesperson said the retailer has “no immediate plans to close down stores”.