Inverness Homebase set to close

The Inverness branch of garden and DIY chain Homebase is set to close.

It was reported last week that the firm planned to axe 60 shops across the UK.

Today a list of 42 stores were announced for closure between late 2018 and early 2019, with Inverness on that list.

Homebase was bought for £1 by restructuring company Hillco in May.

Previously it was owned by Australian form Wesfarmers which had hoped to make inroads into the UK.

The move proved to be a disaster, however, with inventory errors and the recent pressures on the UK high street contributing to its problems.

1500 jobs are expected to be lost nationwide as a result of the closures.

Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.