Job losses as prominent Burnley furniture store closes its doors

Oak Furnitureland's Burnley store, located in Prestige Retail Park, is to cease trading on Sunday. Four jobs will be made redundant as a result.

The UK’s largest retailer of solid hardwood furniture announced at the end of last month it was proposing to close 27 showrooms.

The decision came after the firm was acquired by global investment manager, Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, in a transaction that put the company on a secure financial footing for the future.

Commenting on the announcement in July, Oak Furnitureland CEO Alex Fisher said: “The current proposal to close some showrooms forms part of a company-wide review that we are undertaking as a business. We are committed to driving forward a plan for our future growth, and although this has been a difficult decision, it is the right one for the business in these uniquely challenging times.

"We are confident that the decision will ensure we remain a competitive and dynamic choice for our customers.

WI would like to say thank you to all of my colleagues in every department who have been endlessly committed and patient during this process. Those employees affected have been informed and will be fully supported by our HR teams.”