Miller Group has announced that the Butlers outlet in Valletta will be closing at the end of this week.

The company said that the outlets in Sliema and Paola will continue to operate as normal as will its online platform.

“With a heavy heart we announce that Butlers Valletta will be closing on Sunday 5th February,” it said.

The outlet will be open at regular business hours on Sunday.

“We thank you for all your support.”

Butlers, the self-styled “specialist for living”, operates more than 100 stores and has expanded to 10 countries across Europe, namely Austria, Switzerland and Ireland, as well as franchisees in Southern and Eastern Europe.

Miller Retail is the operator of Butlers in Malta.

Butlers Malta opened its first outlet in Sliema in October 2014.

Miller Group is a family-owned business involved in importation and retail across a variety of sectors, with its core press business complemented by a range of shops, a large distribution network, and a variety of international brand partnerships.