Shoe Zone closes 39 stores after sales fall
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
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