Public sadness at closure of Jessops
Customers and former employees of the failed camera chain Jessops have taken to Twitter to lament the closure of the retailer:
Can't believe #Jessops is to close.. Was a good place to work.. My first retail job when I was 16.. Feel sorry for friends losing jobs..
From @lee_riches on Twitter:Goodbye to #Jessops I understand why trading is tricky with mobile phone cameras and online stores, but they've served me well each time
From @antjo1987 on Twitter:Very sad about #Jessops closure tonight. They have looked after me well over the years, always has great customer service. Such a shame.
From @nickmilleruk on Twitter:
Jobs threatened as Jessops goes into administration
Some 2000 jobs have been put at risk as camera chain Jessops became the first retail casualty of 2013, with store closures "inevitable".
Jessops could become first high street casualty of 2013
Jessops looks set to become the first high street casualty of 2013 as the retailer is understood to be on the brink of administration.