A MAJOR retailer has confirmed it has permanently closed its Warrington store.

Ernest Jones jewellers is now shut in Golden Square Shopping Centre.

Shutters are down on the unit to the north west of the centre, opposite boots.

A notice has been taped onto the door confirming the closure, while a statement has also now been issued by Signet Jewelers, which owns the Ernest Jones brand.

A Signet spokesman said: “We can confirm that the Ernest Jones Warrington store is now closed.

Ernest Jones jewellers has closed in Golden Square Shopping Centre

Ernest Jones jewellers has closed in Golden Square Shopping Centre

“Our stores remain central to our long-term growth strategy and we continue to invest in them, ensuring they are in locations where they best serve our customers, keeping in step with their demands, including the many customers who start their shopping journey online.

“Closing a store is never a decision we take lightly, and so we are sorry to be leaving Warrington.

“However, our customers will find a very warm welcome from our Ernest Jones teams in nearby Liverpool One.

“Our online store at ernestjones.co.uk is also open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for customers to shop and book appointments with our virtual store teams to view products, receive advice, ask questions and place orders.”