More than 21,000 retail jobs have been put at risk in the first three months of the year as store closures, company restructuring and Carillions collapse resulted in a bleak quarter for the industry.
A Press Association analysis reveals that 21,413 staff have already been made redundant or had their role threatened, the bulk of them at established high-street chains.
Since January Toys R Us and Maplin have filed for administration, while fashion retailers such as New Look and Select are closing stores.
Last week, the Bargain Booze owner Conviviality said it planned to call in administrators within the next 10 days, putting 2,600 jobs at risk.
The casual dining sector has also suffered, with the Prezzo, Byron and Jamies Italian chai…
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