721 job cuts as Laura Ashley permanently shuts 70 stores

// 721 employees to lose their jobs as Laura Ashley announces permanent closure of 70 stores
// The retailer intends to officially fall into administration later today, after appointing advisers last week to oversee process
// It is the first UK retail casualty as a result of the coronavirus pandemicLaura Ashley has announced the permanent closure of 70 stores, with 721 employees set to lose their jobs.
It comes after the fashion and furnishings retailer announced its intention to hire administr