The popular retailer’s much loved themed cafes are set to shut their doors in many locations over the next 12 months with the store confirming four closures already
Primark has launched another set of items featuring the iconic characters to mark a 100-year anniversary(Image: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
Primark customers are set to see a change in their shopping experience as the popular retailer is set to close down several of its cafes.
The budget chain features cafes in some of its biggest chains which have been a huge hit with shoppers.
The Primark eateries feature themed food and drink and quirky décor inspired by popular franchises including Stranger Things, Shrek, The Simpsons, Lilo and Stitch and Hello Kitty.
However the brand is now preparing to close many of the cafes permanently. Four sites have been earmarked for closure, with decisions based on each store’s size and location.
The news was first revealed following a social media video appearing to show Primark cafe workers allegedly facing redundancy, reports the Express.
The short clip shows three staff members wiping down tables and serving behind the counter in a Primark cafe, accompanied by the caption: “Us because we are getting made redundant and will never see each other again. RIP Primark cafe.”
However, Primark has clarified that no employees are currently impacted due to these closures. A company spokesperson said: “We know how important our stores are to our customers and we’re constantly reviewing them to ensure we provide the best shopping experience.”
They went on: “As we’ve expanded our own product offering, we are adapting our spaces so that each store is best set up to cater to local customer preferences.”
“As part of this, we have been reviewing our in-store concessions and considering how we maximise and best use the space we have in our stores.
“Over the next 12 months customers will start to see the closure of some concessions. These decisions are being informed by the size and location of each store.”
They confirmed that Primark cafes at Glasgow’s Braehead shopping centre, Edinburgh’s Princes Street, Birmingham High Street and Belfast’s Royal Avenue will be among those closing their doors.
The spokesperson added: “As this will be managed over the next 12 months and beyond, no Primark colleagues are currently impacted.
“However, we appreciate it may impact some of our partners and we’re committed to managing this process with care and transparency, supporting them throughout.”