These Are The First Big W Stores That Are Closing

Earlier this year, we revealed BIG W’s plans to close a number of stores. Now the discount retailer has announced which stores are the first to be on the chopping block.

We’re sorry to be the bearer of bad news for those living in Chullora, Auburn and Fairfield in Sydney, but you guys will be losing your local BIG W by January next year.

The parent corporation, Woolworths Group, confirmed the news in a statement.

“BIG W is announcing today that they have reached an agreement with landlords to close three stores in Sydney in January 2020,” Managing Director of BIG W, David Walker said.

“These are not decisions we take lightly and we regret the impact the closures will have on affected team members.”

Mr Walker added that supporting his employees remains the number one priority.

“We will support our team and explore redeployment opportunities with team members who choose to continue their career at BIG W or with other Woolworths Group brands in the months ahead,” he said.

Following an extensive review of the chain of stores, it was determined that around thirty stores across the country and two distribution centres in Warwick, QLD and Monarto, SA will close over the next 3 years.

“BIG W will continue to work with landlords over the coming months as part of the network review and remain committed to building a strong and sustainable BIG W that meets the needs of Australian families,” Woolworths Group said.

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31 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 13 May 2023
    8:16 am
My Big W is the only large chain store we have here so it would be crushing if that closed.

- - becstalou said
  - 05 Aug 2019
    7:51 am
Hopefully we don’t lose ours we already have limited shopping options.

- - curlytops said
  - 25 Jul 2019
    10:47 am
So many businesses are closing. There are too many people looking for work – they can’t possibly all find new employment.

- - ella12 said
  - 24 Jul 2019
    12:52 pm
How sad for the people without a job.

- - rovermum said
  - 22 Jul 2019
    12:37 pm
Please don’t close our store. We’re losing so many stores in our Shopping Centres – all the ones I shop at eg. JeansWest, Ally, Crossroads, Femme Connection, Forcast. I can’t take any more closing.

- - MisChip said
  - 20 Jul 2019
    11:14 pm
I really hope the one near me doesn’t close!

- - tessie said
  - 20 Jul 2019
    12:24 pm
It is a shame that they find they have to close some of their stores. Wonder if on-line shopping has been their downfall.

- - musicmum said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    9:06 pm
They have obviously done their math’s and saw that they are not feasible to keep open. You can buy things off Big W online if your store closes.

- - ashna9 said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    3:36 pm
Only NSW so far?

- - nadine_hill said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    1:54 pm
I hope they don’t close our local one – I love it!

- - AmbieBambi said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    10:43 am
I like big w! Probably prefer it over Kmart actually

- - rachelvk said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    9:39 am
Our local closed over a year ago – I miss having a Big W nearby.

- - mom152736 said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    8:49 am
I love big W !! I’ll be sad!

- - DaffyD said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    7:51 am
So sad I love Big W but also glad none of them are my local

- - Ellen said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    7:40 am
That’s a pitty, I love Big W. Good to hear their employees are number 1 priority and they explore redeployment opportunities.

- - mom264171 said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    6:35 am
I hope they manage to relocate the employees before they close. Woolworths is a big brand and I am sure they can try their best to accomodate them.

- - CaraW said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    5:47 am
This is sad – I love shopping at big w.. Hopefully my local ones stay around for quite awhile. I feel sorry for the workers of each store.

- - mom93821 said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    5:35 am
This is sad news!
I feel sorry for the employees and the community.
- mom93821 replied
  
  20 Jul 2019 , 3:55 am
  The potential loss of jobs is always tough on families and the community.
  The uncertainty must be disconcerting too.
- - rnash02 said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    4:54 am
I hope ours stays open

- - ~Loui~ said
  - 19 Jul 2019
    12:07 am
I hope our one stays open. The next nearest one is about 60kms away.