A MAJOR clothing store with over 400 shops nationwide has confirmed it will shut down one of its much loved branches. The store in Consett, County Durham is set to close its doors for the final time next month, prompting concern from residents of the town. 2 Peacocks has announced its store in Consett will close forever next month Credit: Alamy 2 The chain had previously closed 200 of its 400 stores after it fell into administration in 2020 Credit: © 2020 SOPA Images Peacocks has announced a closure date of October 19 for its store in the town.
Notices of the closure have been plastered all over the shop front. In light of the closure announcement, the store is offering a 30% discount on all goods in a possible bid to clear stock before the final day. For those who still want to shop at Peacocks after the closure, their nearest outlet can be found in Bishop Auckland.
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