Administrators of Debenhams have said that 320 of the company’s workers will be affected as it decided to permanently close stores in six cities.
The Oxford Street shop in London will close along with branches in Portsmouth, Staines, Harrogate, Weymouth in Dorset and Worcester.
The company started a liquidation process last month after failing to secure a last-minute rescue sale.
Debenhams’ administrator, FRP Advisory, has said it is continuing to talk with third parties over the potential sales of all or parts of the historic retail business.
Geoff Rowley, joint administrator to Debenhams and Partner at FRP Advisory, said: "We continue to engage with interested parties over alternative proposals for the future of Debenhams.
"Inevitably the latest lockdown has had an effect on our plans for the wind-down of the business.
"We regret the impact on those colleagues affected by today’s announcement and would like to thank all those who continue to keep the business trading in very difficult circumstances."
