A Clarks store is set to close its doors to customers for good next month.

The shoe shop will step away from Fareham Shopping Centre on August 5.

This is believed to be due to the company looking to reduce the stores they operate nationally.

The closure has been described as a disappointment by the shopping centre.

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A spokesperson said: “We were disappointed to learn of Clarks forthcoming closure which we believe to be August 5.

“We have endeavoured to retain them, but we understand that nationally they are looking to reduce the number of stores they operate from following the company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

“This was a corporate decision which is particularly disappointing as we understand the store was highly profitable.

“We shall be working hard to find a replacement and have a number of interesting leads that we are pursuing.”

Clarks has been contacted for comment.