A DISCOUNT retailer with more than 500 stores around the nation has confirmed it is set to shut one of its stores.
sells a range of books, art, craft materials and stationary.
will close its Margate with the nearest alternative more than an hour's walk away.
residents could opt to head to Westwood Cross Shopping Centre or Ramsgate Garden Centre.
A spokesperson for The Works said: “As part of ongoing plans to optimise our store portfolio, we will be our Margate store.
“We have loved being part of the local community and apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.
“ can continue to shop with us at our at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre and Ramsgate Garden Centre.”;
Locals took to to express their despair.
One commented: “No I love the works.”
Another said: “Be nothing left in the town soon.”
Rosetta Baker told KentOnline: “Oh no! I love going in there, all the girls are so wonderful.”;
Kevin Solly added: “I can't be the only one who's fed up with all these shop closures, we want our back.”;
The Works claims to serve over 22.5 million people each year.
Selling products for all ages, the great value prices have often been a hit with bargain buyers.
It comes after
Three of the sites have already closed, with branches in Iver, Elgin, and Heighley Gate shutting down.
And two more stores were confirmed to close before the end of April, but the retailer kept tight-lipped about the locations.
are part of business and normal practices where retailers may choose to close under performing sites.
revealed its plans to also open around 60 new sites over the next five years.
Flying Eze has approached The Works for comment.
