Keyword "Store closures" - List of latest news (95 results)

22:49 Budget supermarket with over 1,000 branches in UK to close major store in days

The supermarket will be closing its doors on April 27.

22/04 M&S issues message to customers as 'cyber incident' hits all 1,000 UK stores

Marks and Spencer has been forced to address an incident affecting all of its stores.

22/04 Hobbycraft to shut 9 stores with 18 more at risk

Modella Capital, the parent company who also owns WH Smith, plans to axe a number of branches as soon as this week.

21/04 Award-winning discount chain announces closure of all its shops

It is unknown how many jobs will be lost as a result of the closures.

20/04 Apple confirms closure of massive city centre store in blow to high street

The tech giant will close a massive city centre store in a matter of months.

19/04 Heartbreak as 'best' fish and chip shop closes in new high street blow

Local customers have been quick to express their sadness at the sudden news.

19/04 Shock as major cafe chain suddenly closes shopping centre shop ‘without notice'

It was the only café of its type in the whole city.

19/04 Poundland to shut another of its 825 stores in major blow to high street

Poundland will be closing another one of its stores at the start of May.

19/04 WHSmith to close 2 more stores this weekend as high street becomes 'ghost town'

WHSmith is set to close two more retail locations across the UK this weekend and customers are not happy with the news.

18/04 Huge clothing brand with 60 UK branches announces closure - customers are gutted

This clothing brand had become a staple of the UK high street - but it's being forced to shut more its store's doors for good.

18/04 The 'unsafe' UK seaside town full of empty shops and people 'high on drugs'

One of Britain's most well-known seaside resorts has been criticised as visitors brand the town unsafe.

18/04 Sports Direct closing another UK store today - but opens 100 new sites abroad

Sports Direct is closing one of its stores in another blow for the UK high street, but has opened 100 new sites in Australia and New Zealand.

17/04 Co-op to shut 19 stores across UK in 2025 - full list of locations

More stores are likely to make an exit from the high street.

17/04 B&M to open 16 new stores across the UK - full list

It comes despite a drop in B&M sales across the UK.

16/04 Morrisons makes major change to loyalty card as it shuts 16 stores

The new loyalty scheme will make a difference with your supermarket shop with Morrisons.

16/04 Post Office Easter bank holiday weekend opening times as deliveries to change

Brits are advised to check the opening hours of their local branch ahead of Good Friday to avoid disappointment.

15/04 Heartbreak in famous UK city as beloved high street shop closes after 59 years

The last day of operation for this popular business will be Wednesday, April 30.

15/04 Huge UK charity shuts 3 shops with another 47 set to close

The company is undergoing a major restructuring following a consultation in January.

15/04 High street giant with 412 UK shops to close 50 stores across global footprint

A popular retailer in UK's high street will be closing 50 of its stores.

15/04 UK clothes shop closes multiple high street stores and now only has one left

The outdoor equipment retailer's mass closures have been met with an outpouring of sadness from shoppers.

15/04 Huge coffee shop chain with 2,000 stores set to close shop in days

A number of stores of a popular coffee chain will be shutting soon. Find out if your local is affected.

14/04 All 133 high street stores that have closed their doors in 2025 - full list

It's been a brutal year for retail and at least 133 high street stores have shut or will shut in 2025 so far including from WHSmith, Homebase, Aldi and Greggs.

14/04 Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant could be forced to close over lease row

The historic restaurant has hosted royalty and famous celebrities over the years

12/04 Poundland announces date of 24-hour closure in 650 stores

The bargain retailer will be temporarily changing its store hours in the near future.

11/04 Wickes to shut 221 stores for 24 hours - but 6 will stay open

Employees of the DIY chain will get a day off this Easter with the majority of stores across the country closing for an entire day.

11/04 Blow for famous UK city as owner forced to close shop after 43 years

The brand has been serving customers for decades but now owner Kevin Clarkson has been forced to close the store against his will.

11/04 New Look store to shut as fashion giant announces branch closures

After 15 years, this popular branch is set to close its doors forever.

11/04 NatWest to close 19 branches in May - full list

19 more NatWest branches will be closing next month.

10/04 Another high street shop to shut branch in days after 60 years in business

Customers taking advantage of the shop's closing down sale will also receive a £10 gift voucher redeemable on the website or at any of the surviving stores.

10/04 UK's biggest toy store chain to close beloved town centre shop in weeks

The store is known for generously donating to charity and has been described as an 'asset' in the community

09/04 Major fashion chain with 250 branches to close store as prices slashed

The fashion chain is among many brands closing their stores due to the massive blow to the high street.

09/04 Interactive map shows all the Morrisons set to close - check your nearest store

The supermarket said its proposals came after a "wide-ranging review" found these services were not financially viable.

08/04 Popular family run toy shop to close after 160 years in blow to high street

Boarded up windows alongside ‘everything must go' and 'closing down sale' signs have become prominent features along high streets and the latest store to fall victim is a shop loved by generations.

08/04 Morrisons to shut 17 stores as supermarket announces closing dates

Morrisons announced it would close more than a dozen shops in just days.

08/04 Asda to shut 580 locations across UK for 24 hours in just weeks

The supermarket giant will be closing its doors for a full 24 hours on one day this month

08/04 Asda to shut 1,100 locations across UK for 24 hours in just weeks

The supermarket giant will be closing its doors for a full 24 hours on one day this month

03/04 Homebase announces 7 new UK openings in April - full list of locations

The DIY and garden retail chain has closed a swathe of UK stores after collapsing into administration.

02/04 Full list of April store closures as major brands shut sites across UK

Many retailers are struggling with rising costs as the UK high street is dealt a further blow.

01/04 Major fashion brand goes bust after shutting 35 stores

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

28/03 Full list of 9 WHSmith stores closing in weeks after huge announcement

Nine more stores are set to close over the next two months following a major £76 million deal announcement.

25/03 Interactive map shows exactly which Morrisons stores and cafe will close

Morrisons has announced it will be closing 17 stores and 52 cafes across the UK, as well as florists, pharmacies and market kitchens in the next few months.

24/03 Popular charity shop chain to shut 41 stores in days - full list

This huge charity shop chain has joined the list of companies set to close a number of its stores this month.

22/03 New UK Homebase open now - and it’s not a garden centre

The retail chain has been opening "exclusive" garden centres inside The Range superstores after calling in administrators last year.

21/03 Homebase announces 13 new UK openings - full list of locations

The DIY and garden retailer has closed a wave of stores after collapsing into administration last year.

20/03 Major DIY store to shut 10 stores in days - full list

The major home and garden retailer has launched clearance sales as stores are set to shut its doors very soon

19/03 Popular shop with 185 locations could face closures in blow to high street

A discount chain loved by Brits could be axed from the high street as its parent company plots a restructure.

19/03 WHSmith to close 20 high street stores in weeks - full list

One of the branches closing down is in Doncaster, which has been trading in the Frenchgate Shopping Centre for 57 years.

17/03 Poundland launches huge closing down sale as chain of 825 stores up for sale

Shoppers have been queuing outside this Poundland store, which has is set to close down in a few days

17/03 Homebase announces 14 new UK openings in April - full list of locations

The DIY and garden retail chain has closed a wave of its stores after calling in administrators last November.

14/03 WHSmith to close another high street branch in hours

The branch will close on March 15, after the company confirmed that the lease is expiring, The Sun reports.

14/03 Full list of March 2025 store closures - from WHSmith to Greggs

This year is predicted to be one of the worst years for the British high street, with a number of huge brands closing their stores across the country.

14/03 High street chain set to shut 23 stores across UK this week - full list

Branches across the country are expected to close, including in Hartlepool, Merthy Tydfil, Hemel Hempstead and Bristol.

13/03 Homebase closes popular store four years after it reopened leaving customers 'so

Just four years after its reopening, the home improvement store will be closing its doors once again.

12/03 High street icon that closed 150 stores returns after four years

Debenham's is back - but not as you know it. The iconic British high street brand was axed in 2021, but now it is set to make a comeback - at the expense of a different name.

11/03 Popular shop closes after 185 years on busy UK high street

The family-run business has become an institution in the town centre

08/03 High street fashion giant to close 35 stores in just days

The high street shop, known for its affordable, trendy clothing, will shut 35 stores.

01/03 WHSmith brand to disappear from 500 streets in blow to high street

The company is shifting its focus to its more profitable travel division, which operates in airports, train stations, and service areas.

28/02 Well known high street card retailer to close two stores with sales announced

Clintons has 163 stores across its portfolio - however it is set to close another two of them across the country.

27/02 Popular jewellery chain with 89 locations shuts seven stores - full list

This popular British jewellery chain will be closing seven of its stores within the next two months.

21/02 Full list of WHSmith, New Look and Homebase store closures in 2025

Shops that were once staples of the British high street are now closing at alarming rates, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

21/02 Popular fashion chain closing 200 stores in second bankruptcy... another victim of Shein and Temu

A fashion retailer - which was once a fixture in every mall across America - is to close 200 more stores as it prepares for second bankruptcy in five years.

13/02 Major UK garden centre closing 8 UK stores in 2025 - full list

A major UK garden centre has announced more closures for 2025.

01/02 Full list of UK high street shops set to close in February

A vast number of high street retailers will be shutting their doors in February - check if your favourite store is set to close.

29/01 WH Smith reveals sales slumps as iconic chain mulls quitting high street

The news comes just days after the company confirmed discussions about potentially selling off its high street stores to concentrate on its larger travel operation.

29/01 Last of Mosaic Brand shut their doors

Clothing retailers Millers and Noni B have announced they are shutting their doors, in the last part of Mosaic Brands group shutting down.

24/01 Homebase issues update as 13 UK stores set to close - full list

The DIY and garden retailer is closing 13 stores for good in January

21/01 Two US retail giants to cease operations after announcing closures in New York and California

The retail sector in the United States faces significant transformations in 2025, reflected in the massive closure of stores in New York and California. Although these measures aim to modernize strategies, they pose challenges for workers and communities.

18/01 Next announces closure of popular store in latest high street blow

The retail giant, which runs around 500 branches in the UK, announced it would be pulling down the shutters on the store in July.

16/01 Poundland shuts 13 stores in three months in massive blow to the high street

Bargain-loving Brits will be in for a surprise as Poundland announces over a dozen site closures across the UK.

15/01 WHSmith plans to close two popular stores in fresh blow to high street

WHSmith will bid farewell to two hugely popular sites this year, adding to the shuttered buildings that are sitting empty on our high streets.

13/01 Macy’s announces closure of 66 stores in the US and surprises its customers with mega sale full of discounts

Macy's is closing 66 stores in 22 US states and launching a huge sale with unmissable discounts. A unique opportunity for customers to take advantage of low prices on a wide variety of products.

21/11 Sun Art's retail revenue fell by 3%, relying on store closures and layoffs to turn around losses. The market value is only 20 billion. The stock price is "ankle cut" or will be sold.

Sun Art's retail revenue fell by 3%, relying on store closures and layoffs to turn around losses. The market value is only 20 billion. The stock price is "ankle cut" or will be sold.

19/11 Behind the plan to change ownership of Yazhen Furniture: Deep in the wave of layoffs and store closures, it has lost more than 600 million in 7 years and is on the verge of delisting

Behind the plan to change ownership of Yazhen Furniture: Deep in the wave of layoffs and store closures, it has lost more than 600 million in 7 years and is on the verge of delisting

16/11 Pizza Hut also closed 20 stores in Indonesia and suffered significant losses in the third quarter of 2024

In Pizza Hut's financial report, it was revealed that the decline in net sales was one of the main causes of losses and the closure of 20 outlets.

14/11 This famous company is successful in Latin America, but went bankrupt in Peru: Elektra and why it closed its 60 stores

In 2021, Elektra announced the closure of all its stores in Peru. Why did the appliance chain leave the country after 24 years of operation and why does it continue to operate in other regions of Latin America?

07/11 Making money in China for 19 years! He made tens of millions of dollars a year, crazily harvesting the middle class, and now it is revealed that he has closed his shop and run away.

Editor | Chen Zhen Source | Brand Observer (ID: pinpaigcguan) Sure enough, the next generation has the best money! Art training institutions with per capita consumption of tens of thousands of yuan are always running away, and there are indispensable figures of "closers" behind them. Recently, they have ushered in a happy ending. The education and training circle has been very lively recently. Alm

29/10 Popular restaurant chain abruptly closes almost 50 locations in a week as bankruptcy rumors swirl

As of Monday, the chain operates 164 restaurants, down from 213 just a week ago, according to its online store locator. That's a sharp decline from over 250 locations at the start of the year.

20/10 9 cases in which it is permissible to close public stores...the most prominent of which are violations - Youm7

The Public Shops Law punishes shop owners if they commit violations such as changing the activity without a license or practicing the activity outside the boundaries of the shop specified by the license on the road or on the sidewalks.

15/10 Discount retailer is shutting 500 of its 1,400 stores: Here's the full list

Stores are offering as much as 50 percent off bargains - prompting a rush of shoppers looking for deals . Around 140 have already shut for good.

26/09 US discount retailer with 1,400 stores announces new wave of closures, as total hits 392 in bankruptcy battle

A beloved retailer has lined another batch of stores to close at it battles bankruptcy - the latest retail giant to hit financial problems this year.

16/08 Panic as Rite Aid abruptly shuts ALL stores in two states - with customers scrambling to find a new pharmacy

Rite Aid has now shut all stores in two states - meaning tens of thousands of customers need to find new pharmacies.

03/08 Major national department store abruptly shuts four stores across several states

One of America's biggest department stores is shutting four locations.

26/07 The full list of UK shop closures in July in new setback for our high streets

Figures show more than 10,000 stores closed across the UK last year, and shops are continuing to disappear in 2024.

24/07 134-year-old home goods chain files for bankruptcy - more than 500 stores at risk

A home and furniture retailer with stores across multiple states has filed for bankruptcy - putting 550 stores at risk.

20/07 Salad chain sparks fear of closures after it files for bankruptcy

A popular chain is looking for a buyer - or it will have to shut all its restaurants. Customer numbers never recovered after dipping significantly during the pandemic.

20/02 The Body Shop is closing half of its stores, some as early as today

The headcount of the London-based center will be reduced by 40 percent. There is no news about the closure of Hungarian stores.

17/01 Behind the depressing downfall of once great US city

A journalist has shared a series of “depressing” photographs that show the devastating downfall of a once great US city.

08/01 Giant pizza chain to shut dozens of stores

A family favourite pizza chain is to shut scores of locations across the UK this year in a fresh wave of closures as restaurants battle high costs and fewer visitors.

01/12 Sign 185yo Aussie brand could ‘falter’

A retail expert has warned that department store giant David Jones could “finally falter” amid a perfect storm of dire economic conditions and ongoing hardships being faced by the iconic Aussie brand.

22/10 Mapped: The UK towns whose high streets are ‘dying’ fastest in 2023

As operating costs remain punitively high and a handful of household names go under, almost 1,500 central stores have vanished since the start of the year.

18/10 As Rite Aid's bankruptcy shutters drugstores, these retailers will benefit

Drugstore closures could be a growth opportunity for several traditional retailers looking to gain market share in the health-care sector, according to UBS.

08/09 Brisbane workers have worked out on the job

The boss of a popular stationery retailer has sent a text message to staff claiming their decision to strike for minimum wage is behind the temporary closure of two of its Queensland stores.

29/07 Speculation about Target’s future after $10bn mega merger with Kmart

A shock $10 billion move last week by the owner of the underperforming Target chain could be a the eventual death knell for the brand, at least on stores.

04/04 Walmart is axing 2,000 warehouse jobs after announcing store closures

Walmart Inc will cut more than 2,000 jobs at five U.S. e-commerce warehouses, Bloomberg reported on Monday.

25/03 Full list of US store closures and exact dates they will shut revealed

More than 800 retail stores are set to close this year, including Target, Walmart, CVS, and Bed, Bath & Beyond, as retailers seek to streamline their operations.