Keen shoppers looking to bag a deal have descended on the Nike store at Craigleith in Edinburgh.
The outlet store announced it would be closing on January 26 as it is understood the sports wear company was unable to secure a new deal for the lease of their unit.
A picture taken shortly after 10am on Sunday January 12 showed a line of dozens of shoppers queueing from outside the Nike store.
The store opens at 11am on Sundays.
White signs are visible on the entrance doors and front windows informing customers the store will be closing at the end of the month.
In a document to staff, shared with Edinburgh Live, Nike confirmed there could be ‘proposed redundancies’ as part of the process. It’s not yet known what will replace the site at the popular retail park.
A spokesperson for Nike previously said: “We constantly evaluate our store locations to give us the best opportunity to personally connect with consumers through premium products, experiences, and services.
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“As part of this retail strategy, the Nike Craigleith Store will close per January 26.”
According to one insider, staff were provided with a business proposal which states the shop has been forced to close as they were unable to secure a new lease agreement.
The statement reads: “Based on results and on Nike being unable to agree a new lease agreement with the landlords, Nike is proposing the closure of Edinburgh Craigleith with anticipated last trading date of 26th January 2025 resulting a proposed redundancy situation.
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“Nike has ceased – or intends to cease – carrying on the business in the place where the employee is employed.”