River Island Closing 9 Stores in 5 Days
River Island is closing 27 stores this month, starting with 9 this weekend, after posting a £32.3m loss. The high street staple blames online shopping and rising costs.
River Island is closing 27 stores this month, starting with 9 this weekend, after posting a £32.3m loss. The high street staple blames online shopping and rising costs.
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