Nearly 130 branches of Haddows, Threshers and Victoria Wine will shut, with the loss of 688 staff nationwide, the firm’s administrators said. Outlets operating as Wine Rack and The Local will also be affected.
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Last orders for off-licence trade as 130 stores to close
Drinks giant First Quench sounded a death knell for the Scottish off-licence trade yesterday with the announcement that more than half of the country’s chain stores will close by Christmas.
