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20/11/2015
Job Losses Following Xtra-vision Closures
Eighteen full-time and a number of part-time jobs are to be lost with the closure of of eight Xtra-vision stores across Northern Ireland.
The DVD and video rental chain has said that the "continued decline in rentals" has led to the store closures.
The chain was bought by Hilco Capital Ireland for an undisclosed sum in 2014.
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The DVD and video rental chain has said that the "continued decline in rentals" has led to the store closures.
The chain was bought by Hilco Capital Ireland for an undisclosed sum in 2014.
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Two Dixons stores to close in Northern Ireland
Dixons have announced that they are to close two of their Northern Ireland stores. The stores in Bangor and Newry are to be closed, with the loss of 24 jobs in Bangor and eight jobs in Newry. However, Dixons, who also own Currys, PC World and The Link, are hoping to redeploy the staff to other stores.
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Iceland launches search for new stores in Northern Ireland
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