Shopper's Stop shuts 3 book stores; scrip falls 3%

Image
BS Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Jan 19 2013 | 11:16 PM IST

Raheja-owned Shoppers Stop (SSL) today said that it has closed down three of its book stores 'Crossword' in the country. They were at Mumbai Airport, at Shopper's Stop stores in Chennai and New Delhi, SSL said in a statement to the BSE.

With the closure, the company now has 51 Crossword stores in the country, it said without giving reasons for the closure. The company has also closed down its airport retail store 'Stop & Go' at Mumbai Airport.

The company's shares fell nearly three per cent at Rs 84.10 on Friday after the announcement. The company's shares have fallen nearly 83 per cent from its peak last year.

Shopper's Stop recently announced that it will discontinue its catalogue retailing operations under the brand Hypercity Argos as it could not meet planned performance levels.

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Feb 27 2009 | 12:51 PM IST

Next Story