No other Big W stores are slated for closure at this time, according to a Woolworths spokesperson.
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The company announced the closure of three stores on Thursday. Sydney stores Chullora, Auburn and Fairfield in January 2020.
On April 1, 2019 Big W announced their intention to close 30 stores and two distribution centres (one in Western Australia and one in South Australia.)
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You may have seen a list circulating the internet that says Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Mudgee stores are closing down. Big W and the Woolworths group have not confirmed this list.
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The managing director of Big W, David Walker, released a statement this morning saying these are not decisions the company takes lightly.
"Over the next six months we will support our team and explore redeployment opportunities with team members who chose to continue their career at Big W or with other Woolworths Group brands in the months ahead," he said.
According to the statement; "Big W will continue to work with landlords over the coming months as part of the network review and remain committed to building a strong and sustainable Big W that meets the needs of Australian families."
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