High street retailer Debenhams has confirmed seven of its branches will be closing after it went into administration last week.
The retailer has also announced it has managed to save around 120 of its 142 UK stores after agreeing terms with landlords.
It is understood the group is in ongoing talks over the remaining stores and is confident more deals will be secured in the coming days, reports BiriminghamLive.
Among the seven stores which are closing, on is Debenhams' Warrington store. Further closures have not been ruled out at this stage.
Stefaan Vansteenkiste, Debenhams chief executive, said: "I'm delighted with the progress we are making with our landlord discussions which reflects the pragmatic view the vast majority of them are taking of the current market conditions.
"We have agreed terms on the vast majority of our UK stores and talks are proceeding positively on the remainder, positioning us to reopen these stores when government regulations permit.
"Regrettably we have been unable to reach agreement on seven stores and these will not be reopening, and I’d like to express my thanks to our colleagues in these stores at what I know is a difficult time for everyone".
Stores confirmed for closure are:
Warrington
Truro
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Salisbury
Westfield in West London
Leamington Spa
South Shields
