Lease ends early for Oban’s New Look store

Fashion retailer New Look is quitting Oban after the landlord decided to end its lease early.

The global fashion retailer, with a chain of more than 500 shops, says the situation is ‘regrettable’ but is out of its hands.

The Oban store has a prime spot on George Street. Recently arrived neighbours include other clothing shops FatFace and Joules.

BID4Oban chief executive Andrew Spence said New Look shutting for good on Friday February 4 would be ‘a big loss’ to the town but he was quite confident the premises would be re-let and re-filled soon.

‘Hopefully before the start of the tourist season,’ he added.

A New Look spokesperson said: ‘Regrettably, the New Look store in Oban will be closing in February after the landlord decided to exit the lease early. Whilst it was therefore not our decision to close the store, we are focusing on supporting our store colleagues and where possible finding alternative roles for them within the business. Customers will still be able to shop online at newlook.com or by downloading our app.’