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Jessops Closure Impact

Leicester-based Jessops, which has been on our high streets since 1935, has gone into administration, the first big name to go under in 2013.

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Jessops administrators in talks with potential buyer

The closure of Jessops has resulted in the loss of 1,370 jobs Credit: PA

Restructuring firm, Hilco UK, is in discussions with the administrators of Jesspos, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), about buying the brand.

PwC has already closed all of the Leicester-based chain's 187 shops with the loss of 1,370 jobs.

Reports are suggesting Hilco UK is considering opening Jessops concessions in HMV stores, which the group have bought this week.

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