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May 2023
Joules to close Harrogate shop
Fashion retailer Joules is to close its Harrogate shop.
The company has put a notice in the window of its store on James Street announcing its closure on Saturday, May 20.
The large Harrogate shop, which is believed to employ about 10 staff, is currently selling many items at half price.
The notice does not give a reason for the decision but says:
It adds the nearest Joules store will be in Ilkley.
The notice in the window
Joules' closure is the second blow for James Street in just over a month. Cards, gifts and stationery company Paperchase closed its shop at the end of March.
Joules was founded in 1989 when Tom Joule began selling clothing on a stall at a country show in Leicestershire. It now sells menswear, womenswear, kidswear and accessories across UK and Ireland.
In 2016, Joules was floated on the stock market for £140m. But in November last year it fell into administration until Next rescued it by paying £34 million for the business, plus £7 million for the head office site.
The Stray Ferret has attempted to contact Joules for further information about the Harrogate shop.
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