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James Andrews & Catherine Murphy

Woolworths confirms its stores are coming back to UK high streets

Woolworths stores are returning to UK high streets, it has been confirmed this morning.

The news was confirmed through Woolworths new official Twitter account today after its team shared a tweet detailing its plans.

Its tweet said: "Here to save 2020! Woolworths is coming back to your high street, as a physical store!

"A couple of legal things to get sorted, but we’re full steam ahead at Woolworths HQ."

The chain said it would be opening three stores late next year, and be retail only as the rights to the website are owned by Very, reports MirrorOnline.

A further tweet added: "Our trial stores will open in 2021.

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"Very own the online Woolsworths, so we will be retail only.

"Before we launch we have a few legal contracts to sign, but we’re super excited!"

Woolworth was once the most in-demand retailers in the UK. It is best remembered for its 'pic n mix' selection and a stationery section adored by kids.

St John's Shopping Centre and Bootle Strand were among places where you could find Woolworths in Liverpool.

The news it was closing came as a huge shock to shoppers. As it was their ultimate go-to place, it sold everything from mobile phones to children's clothing.

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