300 jobs to go as House of Fraser warehouse announces closure plan

Some 300 jobs are to be axed after the owners of a warehouse in Northamptonshire announced it was closing.

XPO Logistics is set to close the facility in Wellingborough, which supplies House of Fraser and its customers.

The Usdaw union says the warehouse will close on 10 April.

Dave Thom, Usdaw area organiser, said: “There were clearly doubts over the future of XPO’s involvement in House of Fraser, following its sale to Sports Direct. Today’s announcement ends months of uncertainty for staff, who are understandably upset by the proposed closure.

“Usdaw is now entering into consultation talks with the company to secure the best possible deal for our members. We are also speaking to local employers, who recognise Usdaw, to see if they have employment opportunities for any XPO staff who lose their jobs.

“We are providing our members with the support, advice and representation they need at this difficult time.”