Home Store and More closes Scottish stores, invalidates gift cards

Home Store and More has closed its website and will shut its two Scottish stores by the end of May, issuing a warning to customers. Gift cards will no longer be valid after the closures. The homeware chain, located in East Kilbride and Craigleith, is offering discounts up to 70% on remaining stock. Customers are urged to redeem gift cards promptly and can return online purchases within specific timeframes. The closures come amid broader challenges for the retail sector, with many high street stores struggling. The retailer has not disclosed the reason for the closures, but the move bucks the trend of retail parks gaining popularity.