A MAJOR retailer has "permanently closed" down its store in Glasgow.

Clothing giant Lululemon has shut down its store in the city's centre Royal Exchange Square.

The retailer is a "technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits".

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According to the brand's website, the shop has been "permanently closed".

Currently, it is unclear why the company has shut down its Glasgow store, however, pictures show the unit, in which the shop was based, is already empty.

Lululemon has been contacted for comment.