Castle Hill. Closures affect Gloria Jean's

Castle Hill-based coffee chain, Gloria Jean's, says the closure of 16 Borders stores across Australia will have a flow-on effect for 14 Gloria Jean’s coffee houses located within the book stores. "Although we have taken extensive measures to ensure continuous service to our valued guests, unfortunately the closure of these stores will force our coffee houses at these locations to cease trading," the company said in a statement. The company said it has engaged specialist legal advice to review the position of the company and that of the franchisees who own coffee houses within the affected Borders stores. Western Sydney stores to be closed over eight week are Macarthur Square, Macquarie Centre and Parramatta.