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The future of 106 high street stores and hundreds of jobs are at risk (Photo: Paperchase)

Tesco buys Paperchase brand, but not stores - putting jobs at risk

Jenners: Here is the history of the iconic Edinburgh department store

The history of the Jenners building - from 1892 fire to shock closure

The Johnnie Walker Princes Street attraction opened its doors last September.

Fringe shows to staged at Johnnie Walker's Princes Street whisky attraction

JD has become one of the most familiar brands on the UK high street while also running a successful online operation.

Tiso owner JD Sports on track to match record profit haul

Goldbergs department store in Edinburgh, with a Closing Down Sale sign up in February 1990

Lost Edinburgh stores and venues - your views online

Johnnie Walker Visitor Centre in Edinburgh

Restaurant review: Johnnie Walker 1820 Rooftop Bar, Edinburgh

Some of the defects are on the tram line at the west end of Princes Street. Picture: Alistair Linford

Safety repairs underway to fix Edinburgh Trams track ‘defects’

Edinburgh's new Johnnie Walker Visitor Centre

Here is what to expect from Johnnie Walker Princes Street

The new centre sits in place of the old House of Fraser.

In pictures: New Johnnie Walker Princes Street visitor centre

Mike Ashley: Fraser Group boss to step down to make way for future son-in-law

Fraser Group boss to step down to make way for future son-in-law

The report also cited sources saying the famously mercurial retail boss could still change his plans. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.

Mike Ashley rumoured to be stepping down as Frasers Group chief

Closure of the remaining Debenhams stores signals the end of an era for one of the high street’s historic retailers. (Pic: Getty Images)

When will Debenhams stores close for good?

Debenhams reveals final closing dates for UK stores as retail giant launches 80%...

The owner of Edinburgh's Jenners building has launched an investigation after the iconic signage was removed from the landmark store.

Mystery as Jenners signage removed

Frasers Group, controlled by retail entrepreneur Mike Ashley, includes House of Fraser, Game Digital, Jack Wills, Evans Cycles (which remained open as an essential retailer) and Sports Direct. Picture: John Devlin

Frasers Group doubles hit it expects from pandemic to £200m: reaction

John Lewis is reportedly considering closing up to eight stores in the UK but Edinburgh should be safe, says Angus Robertson (Picture: John Devlin)

John Lewis staff at city store should be told jobs are safe – Angus Robertson
John Lewis is an Edinburgh shopping institution. During the last easing of lockdown, members of the public queued round the block to get back into the store.

The space features a signature centrepiece sculpture and original artwork from Scottish landscape artist, Scott Naismith.

Dream job for drinks enthusiast at Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Danish billionaire Anders Povlsen's company has called Jenners the 'the prettiest building in the world' and vowed to keep it operating as a department store (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Jenners may be down but it's not out – Stephen Jardine

Jenners department store has been a fixture on Princess Street since the 1800s (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The new 'Jenners' will need to be something special – John McLellan

Susan with her mother, Mary and grandmother, also called Mary, at her wedding in 2001 (left). The photos on the right shows Susan and her mother and Susan's daughter, Jennifer, with her grandmother at her diamond wedding in 2008.

Last of three generations of Jenners workers makes building future plea

Jenners department store is an Edinburgh institution (Shutterstock)

Is iconic Edinburgh department store Jenners closing?

Jenners has been an iconic presence on Princes Street for as long as anyone can remember

Confusion over Jenners future

Frasers Group, which owns the “Jenners” brand and rents the building from Anders Povlsen, announced this afternoon that it had failed to reach a financial agreement

‘This is not the end of the Jenners department store’, vow owners

Jenners is to close, with the loss of 200 jobs.

Analysis: What does Jenners' closure mean for Princes Street?

House of Fraser can trace its roots back to 1849 when the Buchanan Street store in Glasgow opened under the name Arthur and Fraser. Picture: John Devlin

Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner sees profits rise as Debs talks continue

Debenhams is in talks with Mike Ashley's Fraser Group over possible rescue deal

Debenhams, the 242-year-old retailer, collapsed last week with stock clearance sales announced. Picture: Michael Gillen

Debenhams rescue could save thousands of jobs but talks likely to hinge on stock
Any rescue deal for Debenhams is likely to centre on stock levels, analysts said, as Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group confirmed it was in talks with the department store’s administrators in a move that could save thousands of jobs.

Jenners is one of a number of department stores on Edinburgh's Princes Street which is earmarked for closure.

Insight: Will Scottish department stores experience a post-lockdown revival?

It is now anticipated Johnnie Walker Princes Street will open its doors for visitors in summer 2021.

Edinburgh's new Johnnie Walker centre launched virtually

Work is back underway on Johnnie Walker’s forthcoming flagship site in Edinburgh.

Work restarts at Edinburgh's Johnnie Walker visitor centre on Princes Street

Shoe chain Aldo has collapsed into administration after its Canadian parent firm Aldo Group confirmed it has drafted in administrators at insolvency specialists RSM (Photo: Shutterstock)

Shoe shop Aldo has collapsed into administration - and some stores will never re...

Tropical Print Shirt, Tu at Sainsbury's. Photo: PA Photo/Handout.

Spring in their step

Jenners was among those criticised. Picture: Sean Bell

Hygiene failures: Hospital, schools and shops slammed