Comet, Catford, South East London, England, UK.17.12.2012 More than 50 Comet stores are to trade for their final weekend as hopes fade over a rescue deal for the stricken consumer electronics chain.Sales offering at least 50% off products, except televisions and laptops, have been launched at 54 stores closing between now and early next week.They are among the 125 store closures already announced by administrator Deloitte in a move expected to result in around 3,000 retail job losses. The remaining 70 stores are expected to be closed by Christmas unless a buyer can be found.

Comet, Catford, South East London, England, UK.17.12.2012 More than 50 Comet stores are to trade for their final weekend as hopes fade over a rescue deal for the stricken consumer electronics chain.Sales offering at least 50% off products, except televisions and laptops, have been launched at 54 stores closing between now and early next week.They are among the 125 store closures already announced by administrator Deloitte in a move expected to result in around 3,000 retail job losses. The remaining 70 stores are expected to be closed by Christmas unless a buyer can be found. Stock Photo
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Jeff Gilbert / Alamy Stock Photo

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5616 x 3744 px | 47.5 x 31.7 cm | 18.7 x 12.5 inches | 300dpi

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17 December 2012

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Comet, Bromley Retail Park, Bromley, Catford, England, United Kingdom

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