ICELAND have confirmed their store in Birkenhead will close later this year.

The shop, on Grange Rd, next to Pyramids Shopping Centre, will close for good on September 16.

Iceland confirmed to the Globe that staff are aware about the closure.

However, The Globe asked Iceland about any potential job losses linked to the closure but has been unable to get a response. 

Richard Walker, Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods, said: "Across Iceland and The Food Warehouse we have a portfolio of over UK 1,000 stores, and our retail estate has grown by nearly 200 stores over the last ten years. We typically open more than 20 new stores each year, creating many new jobs and contributing to the growth of local economies.

"At the same time, we continually review the retail experience offered to our customers and have always made a small number of store closures every year, as local shopping patterns change and shop leases expire. The business is currently trading very strongly, achieving record market shares. Customers can find their closest Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores here."