Buzz Bingo has announced today that one of its Wirral sites is facing closure.
The UK's largest retail bingo operator said the potential closure of the Bromborough bingo hall is due to the "challenging operating environment." If it goes ahead the closure would impact 18 employees in Bromborough and 151 across the UK.
Buzz Bingo said that it has had to contend with a change in customer behaviour following the pandemic, alongside a loss in consumer confidence due to the rising cost of living and threat of recession.
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The company believes the proposed closures provide the best possible outcome for stakeholders as it looks to secure a "sustainable and successful long-term future" for the business and its remaining 2300 employees. Buzz Bingo have said that they are committed to supporting those affected.
Clubs identified for potential closure:
- Surrey Quays
- Dumfries
- Grantham
- Slough
- Belle Vue
- Bromborough
- Carlisle
- Keighley
- Cumbernauld
Dominic Mansour, Chief Executive, of Buzz Bingo commented: "In common with the entire leisure and hospitality sector, Buzz Bingo has failed to see customers return to the high street in the same numbers as before the pandemic. This, coupled with a squeeze on family finances brought about by rising inflation and energy prices alongside a jump in our own operating costs means we have no real option other than to cease trading in nine of our locations.
"These closures will, very sadly, impact a number of our colleagues and so our priority is to support all those affected and to do everything we can to minimise job losses. I personally want to thank them for their commitment and service to Buzz.
"Believe me, no one wants to make the call to close Clubs. However, it is my belief that it’s these decisions that will allow us to restructure the business for long-term growth and to protect the livelihoods of our colleagues for the long run”.
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