MAJESTIC Wine has announced plans to close some of its 200 stores as it moves to prioritise its online service.

The company will be renamed Naked Wines, and its online service, called Naked, generates almost 45 per cent of its business with a further 20 per cent from international sales, according to a statement from the company.

Majestic Wine currently has a store in Hexham, at Tyne Valley Retail Park, however it is not yet clear which stores will face closure.

More details of the store closures - and any job losses - will be given in June along with its full-year results.