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Why are JTF stores being moved?
Mr Tayub said: “Basically the rents and rates were too high, so we have moved some of the JTF store ranges into our own stores. “They include a store Merthyr Tydfil, because the JTF store because you can’t have rates and rents of £400,000 per store.
Is JTF mega discount warehouse still in business?
JTF Mega Discount Warehouse was bought out of administration by Poundstretcher in 2021 but some stores stayed closed Founded in 1979, Nottinghamshire-based JTF Mega Discount Warehouse had been a mainstay across the North East selling thousands of lines in Home & Garden, DIY, Electrical, Furniture, Toys, Pet, Toiletries, Cleaning, Sports & Leisure.
Are JTF stores still open in Kidderminster?
There are just two JTF-branded stores still open in Kidderminster and Hucknall. My Tayub indicated that the stores could 'move', potentially going under the Poundstretcher brand. We cover all the latest retail news with journalists based in the regions - you can read our retail news here.
Has JTF been shut down?
Based in Tuxford, Notts, it started out 40 years ago as a “one-man-band” selling watches out of a barber shop but a year later in 2021, it collapsed into administration with the closure of its 14 stores and the loss of around 500 jobs.
Do you need membership for JTF?
The best part of all of this is that at JTF Mega Discount Warehouses, everyone is welcome; all you need is one of our free memberships to shop in-store. Once you have a card, you are one of the first to know about all of our unmissable offers.
What is happening with JTF?
JTF Mega Discount Warehouse has shrunk to just two stores, following the closure of six during the past three months. It's the second time in under a year the chain has been hit by a wave of closures. It fell into administration last summer after all 14 of its stores shut, leading to about 500 redundancies.
Is JTF Warehouse closing down?
A planning statement with the application reads: “Unfortunately, the result of a drastic downturn in trade, compounded by the direct effects of Covid, led to the nationwide closure of the JTF chain of stores with the Hucknall branch closing its doors to the public in July 2021.
Who has bought JTF?
Bargain BuysPoundstretcher's owners have bought JTF Mega Discount Warehouse from administrators. The stores have been acquired by Bargain Buys, a subsidiary of Poundstretcher, which launched a CVA rescue plan last year. The deal includes JTF's brand and other assets, and could see nine stores reopened.
Is JTF Hucknall closing down?
A planning document submitted to the council states: "Unfortunately, as a result of a drastic downturn in trade, compounded by the direct effects of Covid, has led to the nation-wide closure of the JTF chain of stores with the Hucknall branch closing their doors to the public in July 2021.
What does JTF stand for?
JTF is an abbreviation of Joint Task Force. JTF may also refer to: Jewish Task Force.
How many JTF stores are there in the UK?
JTF is a retail discount chain with 12 outlets across the Midlands and North of England. Customers have to join as members.
Is JTF Walsall closing down?
A home and garden store that opened at a cost of £1.5 million in the Black Country has closed its doors after five years.
Are Poundstretchers closing down?
A spokesperson for Poundstretcher said: “We can confirm they [The Fort and Kings Heath stores] are not closing down. “But we are having an ongoing 50% off everything (yes, absolutely everything!)
Is JTF Kidderminster still open?
The Kidderminster store shut down in July as the company faced going into administration, but Poundstretcher has bought JTF Mega Discount Warehouse stores, allowing them to reopen their doors.
What do JTF sell?
JTF is a 40-year-old retailer that sells a wide range of general merchandise, including homewares and garden furniture, alongside food & drink in its out-of-town warehouse-style stores.