Argos cites cost of doing business in decision to close Irish stores

The retailer will close all 34 stores here in a move that will impact 580 staff

Store managers gathered workers together at each location yesterday morning to inform them of the news. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

A retail sector already battling to recover from the impact of Covid pandemic restrictions has been left reeling with Argos's decision to pull out of the Republic completely.

The British retailer will close all 34 stores here in a move that will impact 580 staff.