CLOTHING shops in Gloucestershire could be closed down if they fail to turn a profit, as a retail giant takes a hard line with its floundering stores.
Monsoon and Accessorize has announced plans to close shops when they reach the end of their lease if they are not profitable.
There are currently around 400 Monsoon and Accessorize stores across the UK, including Cheltenham and Gloucester.
The lease at the Accessorize in Cheltenham's Promenade expires in July 2014, while the lease at the Monsoon in High Street expires in October 2021.
Gloucester's Accessorize, in Eastgate Street, will see its lease come to an end in September 2017.
A company spokesman said the Gloucestershire branches are not in line for the chop as they are all profitable.
He said: "All of the stores trade well so they are unlikely to close at expiry unless something drastic happens."
Monsoon sells women's clothes and shoes, while Accessorize sells accessories such as handbags and jewellery.
Monsoon and Accessorize has announced plans to close shops when they reach the end of their lease if they are not profitable.
There are currently around 400 Monsoon and Accessorize stores across the UK, including Cheltenham and Gloucester.
The lease at the Accessorize in Cheltenham's Promenade expires in July 2014, while the lease at the Monsoon in High Street expires in October 2021.
Gloucester's Accessorize, in Eastgate Street, will see its lease come to an end in September 2017.
A company spokesman said the Gloucestershire branches are not in line for the chop as they are all profitable.
He said: "All of the stores trade well so they are unlikely to close at expiry unless something drastic happens."
Monsoon sells women's clothes and shoes, while Accessorize sells accessories such as handbags and jewellery.