Major UK retail brands shut stores in 2025
A wave of closures hit UK high streets in 2025 as major retail and hospitality brands shuttered shops. Discover which household names disappeared and why.
A wave of closures hit UK high streets in 2025 as major retail and hospitality brands shuttered shops. Discover which household names disappeared and why.
A staggering 8,234 US stores shut permanently in 2025, a 12% rise on 2024. Discover which major chains collapsed and why experts say the 'retail apocalypse' is a myth.
Skyrocketing food, labour, and rent costs are forcing historic American restaurants to shut down permanently. Discover the human stories behind the closures and the industry's fragile future.
Hardee's is shutting down outlets across the US as its largest franchisee faces a $6.5 million lawsuit. Discover the locations affected and the reasons behind the closures.
Fashion giant River Island will close 33 UK shops by end of January as part of a restructuring plan to ensure its future. The closures affect locations nationwide.
The David Jones retail chain announces the permanent closure of its Castle Hill and Tuggerah stores in early 2026, ending over three decades of service. Shoppers and staff react with sadness.
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Discount retailer Poundland confirms 14 more closures by February, bringing total shutdowns to over 100. Find out which stores are affected and where clearance sales are on.
Poundland confirms seven store closures before Christmas, including Lymington on Dec 14. Closing-down sales offer up to 40% off. Chain returns to £1 pricing.
Firefighters battle massive factory blaze in Sydney's Brookvale area. Emergency crews responding to large-scale industrial fire on Northern Beaches since 5pm.
PepsiCo shuts a Frito-Lay plant in Florida, laying off 422 workers with 46 more to go. This is part of a wider trend of US job cuts driven by falling sales and automation. Read the full report.
Saks Off Fifth announces closure of nine US stores including flagship NYC location. Company confirms no bankruptcy filing despite restructuring. Read the full details.
Japanese car parts maker NSK plans to close two County Durham factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. The union Unite calls it a 'betrayal' of workers. Read the full story.
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
Shocking new research reveals how the closure of popular coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' can wipe thousands off nearby property values across Britain.
Marks & Spencer reveals plans to shut 20 stores and relocate 13 others in dramatic restructuring plan affecting multiple UK locations including Birmingham and Liverpool.
Major UK banks announce sweeping branch closures across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is your local bank on the list?
Britain's shopping streets face unprecedented change as major chains including Boots, M&S and Wilko announce widespread store closures affecting communities nationwide.
Major changes are hitting Poundland as several stores prepare to shut their doors permanently. Discover which locations are affected and what this means for shoppers and staff.
Starbucks announces significant restructuring plan affecting multiple UK locations, with ten branches already confirmed for closure. Discover which high street spots are disappearing and what it means for your daily caffeine fix.
Major banking giant Santander announces sweeping branch closures across Britain, citing dramatic shift to digital banking and changing customer habits.
Dozens of Pizza Hut restaurants across Britain face permanent closure as the chain undergoes significant restructuring, putting hundreds of hospitality jobs at risk nationwide.
Dozens of Pizza Hut restaurants across Britain are set to close permanently as part of a major restructuring deal, affecting hundreds of jobs nationwide.
The sudden collapse of Pizza Hut's UK operations serves as a dire warning for Britain's struggling hospitality industry, with experts predicting more casualties ahead.
Pizza Hut UK confirms permanent closure of dozens of restaurants across Britain in strategic restructuring move, affecting multiple locations from Glasgow to Southampton.
Britain's manufacturing sector faces collapse without urgent government action as green transition accelerates. Industry leaders warn of mass job losses and factory closures.
A devastating factory fire in Bangladesh claims multiple lives, raising urgent questions about workplace safety standards in the global garment industry.
High street bank TSB reveals plans to shut 36 branches and cut 250 jobs in restructuring move affecting communities across England, Scotland, and Wales.
A devastating factory fire in Bangladesh's Mirpur area has resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries, raising serious concerns about industrial safety standards in the region.
High street banking giant Santander announces closure of 76 branches across the UK, affecting hundreds of jobs as customers move online. Find out if your local branch is affected.