Up to 50 jobs at the Kingsteignton branch of Homemaker look set to be lost after administrators announced the closure of all stores operated by Vergo Retail Ltd.

Customers who have paid for goods but not yet received them have been told their orders will not be honoured.

Homemaker's loss would mean two major shopping units in the town being left vacant – the neighbouring Richley's store has also closed.

Liverpool-based Vergo Retail Ltd ran into difficulty last month and immediately 16 members of staff in Kingsteignton were given their cards.

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