Woolworths closures start

200 Woolworths stores closed on Saturday ahead of the chain's final closure on January 5.

Barring a last-minute rescue, all 600 stores which remain open will close by Monday 5 January, with 200 more closing on Tuesday and a further 200 next Friday.

Store managers are being instructed to sell everything they can from the stores, including the fixtures and fittings as well as the stock.