ALL Woolworths stores will shut by January 5, administrators confirmed today.
Deloitte said around 200 of the company's 807 stores would close by December 27, followed by a second batch of 200 on December 30, 200 on January 2 and the final closures on January 5.
The moves will affect 22,000 permanent staff and 5,000 temporary workers, although some will be kept on for a short period.
Deloitte said it had received interest from other retailers for 300 Woolworths stores.
The corporate recovery firm confirmed the closure plan after failing to secure a buyer for the business.
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