Gap closing all stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Gap closing all stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

It's understood they will be moving to an online only service

High street retail giant Gap has announced it will be closing all stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The company said it intends to take business online “in a phased manner” from the end of August through to the end of September this year.

In a statement, Gap said: “Due to market dynamics in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, we shared with our team today that we are proposing to close all company-operated Gap Specialty and Gap Outlet stores in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland in a phased manner from the end of August through the end of September 2021.

“We are thoughtfully moving through the consultation process with our European team, and we will provide support and transition assistance for our colleagues as we look to wind down stores.”

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