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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler

River Island gets green light for rescue that saves more than 4,000 jobs

River Island shop front with two people walking past
River Island’s plans involve a sharp reduction in rent payments Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock

River Island has got the green light for a rescue restructure that saves more than 4,000 jobs but will shut 33 of the clothing chain’s 230 stores as people shift to buying online.

The plan to reduce costs, which still puts more than 1,000 jobs and a further 70 sites at risk, won approval from a high court judge on Friday after a majority of creditors gave their backing earlier in the week.

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