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Argos says it is committed to doing everything it can to support its 580 Irish staff
Argos has announced that it intends to close all stores and operations in the Republic of Ireland, which includes its store at The Showgrounds in Clonmel, at the end of June this year.
Argos is a retailer of general merchandise products, including toys, technology and consumer electronics.
It arrived at the decision to leave Ireland following a long period of careful consideration and a thorough review of its business and operations in the country.
Argos concluded the investment required to develop and modernise the Irish part of its business was not viable and that the money would be better invested in other parts of its business.
Argos operates a bespoke model in the Republic of Ireland that is significantly different to its wider UK operation and today’s announcement only relates to Argos stores in the Republic of Ireland.
Argos says it is committed to doing everything it can to support its people and is talking to 580 staff across 34 stores in the Republic of Ireland about their options.
As part of its consultation with staff and Mandate, the recognised trade union, Argos will propose an enhanced redundancy package that goes well beyond its statutory obligations.
The small number of staff not eligible for redundancy under Irish Law are expected to receive a one-off goodwill payment.
To further support staff, Argos has also committed to a programme of wider support over the coming months.
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