STORES have been laid bare as savvy shoppers snap up last-minute bargains.

The Miss Selfridge, Burton and Dorothy Perkins stores in Brighton’s Churchill Square have dramatically slashed their prices as they prepare to close later today.

One shopper said: “It’s a real shame to see them go.

“The Burton store has shut off its upstairs and looks like it is down to the last few items.

“There are plenty of customers taking advantage of the sales.

“I just worry about the staff who will lose their jobs.”

The Argus:

A spokeswoman for the shopping centre confirmed the clothes shops would be closing today.

In May The Argus reported that sports clothing outlet JD Sports had applied for planning permission to move into a bigger space in Churchill Square in the units currently occupied by Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Miss Selfridge, Calzedonia and Intimissimi.

The sports fashion shop, which occupies a corner pitch in Churchill Square, hopes to create a new shopfront facing the piazza in the space left by the Burton and Dorothy Perkins.

The spokeswoman for Churchill Square said: “Churchill Square has confirmed that JD Sports will relocate within the centre to create a flagship store packed with more brands and provide a greater customer experience for shoppers to enjoy.

“The units it will occupy are the former Calzedonia and Intimissimi space, as well as Burton, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge.

“The shopping centre looks forward to the new JD Sports store opening in 2020.”