Uncertainty surrounds the future of Big W stores across the country after a review into the discount department chain's performance was announced.
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Competition from Target, Kmart and others in the discount department store space has contributed to Big W posting losses of more than $250 million over the past two years alone.
A report from Macquarie Wealth Management, released last Friday, predicted partial closure of the most unprofitable and shorter lease Big W stores.
It said it expected Woolworths to close up to a third of its 183 stores across Australia.
It has not yet been revealed which stores could be affected.
Woolworths Group, the parent company that owns Big W, has confirmed a national review of the Big W store and distribution centre network is under way.
"The review is ongoing and no decisions about our network have been made," the company said in a statement.
"We will update our team members and the market once the review has been completed."
Parkes' Big W store is located in Clarinda Street.
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