Argos is to close all of its stores in the Republic Ireland this summer.
The move follows a strategic review of the retailer’s business and operations in the country where it has 34 stores. Sainsbury’s owned Argos said the investment required to develop and modernise the Irish part of its business is not viable.
The Mandate trade union said it was disappointed at the decision that will involve Argos “shutting down its complete operation in Ireland”.
According to The Sun, employees have been informed that they will receive four weeks redundancy pay together with the statutory two weeks.
Argos said it is offering support to the 580 staff members affected by the decision and is talking to them about their options.
Argos has different operating model in Ireland to that in the UK and said there will be no change to its business in Northern Ireland, Scotland , England and Wales.
The stores in the Republic of Ireland will close at the end of June.
