High Street retailer Semichem has announced that 22 stores around the country are either to close or at risk of closure.
Its stores in Airdrie and Castlemilk are among those at risk of closure, as the struggling chain looks to cut costs.
Both stores are listed as being "under review" while another Glasgow branch, on Victoria Street, has been confirmed to close.
Bosses at the chain blame coronavirus for accelerating its decline.
The business, which is owned by Scotmid Co-operative, is in talks with landlords in several locations and will make a final decision on the 22 stores in the coming months.
A total of 140 Semichem staff have now entered a formal consultation process. Management at Scotmid are exploring opportunities to redeploy as many as possible within its wider business.
Karen Scott, Head of Semichem, said: “The high street was already struggling to adapt to the pace of change in shopping habits, including out-of-town developments and the rise of internet shopping.
“That change has undoubtedly been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadly, we have reached the point where it is no longer viable to keep some of our stores open. We are grateful for both Scotmid and subsequent government support, which has undoubtedly prolonged the life of many stores.
“Our priority now is to support affected colleagues at this difficult time. We are already looking for redeployment opportunities within the Scotmid group and will help all our staff both personally and professionally.”
Semichem currently operates 86 stores in shopping centres and on high streets across Northern Ireland, Scotland and the North East of England.
Karen Scott added: “The remaining stores in our Semichem portfolio are trading satisfactorily given the current circumstances.
"Like many other retailers, we are hopeful that, as restrictions ease, footfall will return to our high streets. I am also pleased to say that our investment programme will resume in the summer.”
