10 High Street Brands Closing UK Stores in 2026
Britain's high streets face over 150 shop closures in 2026. See the full list of 10 iconic retailers shutting branches, from fashion chains to charity shops.
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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 closes 32 stores as shoppers blame High Street hours
River Island confirms 32 store closures this January as shoppers pinpoint 'key reason' for High Street decline: operating hours that clash with the modern 9-5 workday.
Macy's Announces 14 Store Closures in 2026 Restructuring
Macy's reveals plans to shutter 14 underperforming stores across 12 US states by 2026. The closures are part of a wider strategy to focus on modernised, profitable locations. Discover the full list of affected stores.
River Island to close 32 UK stores in 2026
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 32 stores across the UK, citing online shopping and high costs. The move follows a £32.3m loss. See the full list of closures.
River Island Closing 32 UK Stores in Major Restructuring
Fashion retailer River Island announces closure of 32 UK shops, citing online shopping surge and high costs. See the full list of affected locations and why shoppers saw it coming.
Major Retailers Close Stores as High Street Crisis Deepens
River Island, Primark, and Poundland are among the big names closing shops this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 stores vanish. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for UK retail.
High Street Closures Hit Primark, River Island in January 2026
Major UK retailers including River Island, Primark, and Poundland are closing stores this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 shops vanish. Discover the full list of locations affected.
Macy's announces store closures in 12 states
Macy's Inc. confirms closure of 66 stores across a dozen US states as part of its 'Bold New Chapter' strategy. Clearance sales start mid-January 2026.
Empty Beales department store in Lowestoft up for sale
A 140-year-old former Beales department store in Lowestoft is for sale at £895,000. Plans for flats and shops were approved in 2024 but never started. Read the full story.
2026 Sporting Calendar: Major Events & Dates
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
River Island to Shut 32 UK Stores in Major Restructuring
High Street fashion chain River Island will close 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of affected locations and confirmed closure dates.
River Island Closing 32 UK Stores in Major Restructuring
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
House of Fraser Plymouth to Close, Building for Sale
House of Fraser confirms closure of its Plymouth department store in March 2026. The building is now on the market for £3 million, leaving shoppers devastated. Read more on the UK's changing retail landscape.
House of Fraser Plymouth Store Closure Confirmed for 2026
House of Fraser is shutting its Plymouth department store in March 2026. The building is now for sale for £3m, leaving shoppers 'genuinely gutted'. Read more on the UK's retail changes.
Cardzone store in Didcot to close with 50% off sale
Cardzone launches a huge 50% off closing down sale at its Didcot store, set to shut on 10 January 2026. Plus, River Island and Poundland announce further UK store closures.
Cardzone store closure sale with 50% off in Didcot
Cardzone launches a huge 50% off closing down sale at its Didcot store, set to shut on January 10, 2026. The move comes amid wider UK retail closures affecting River Island and Poundland.
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.
Record 8,234 US stores close in 2025 as retail crisis deepens
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.
Zara closes 60 stores worldwide in quiet restructuring
Fast-fashion giant Zara has closed 60 stores globally in a year. Discover the details behind the quiet restructuring and what it means for the future of retail.
Home Bargains Christmas 2025 Store Closures Announced
Home Bargains confirms all UK stores will close for Boxing Day and New Year's Day 2025, giving staff a festive break. Find out the key dates for shoppers.
River Island to close 33 stores in high street crisis
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.
Home Bargains confirms Christmas closure dates for all UK stores
Home Bargains will shut all 600+ UK stores for three days over Christmas, giving staff a 'well-deserved break'. Find out the exact closure dates and early closing on Christmas Eve.
David Jones to close Castle Hill and Tuggerah stores
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.
Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025
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.
Poundland announces new wave of store closures
Poundland is closing more than 100 shops across the UK as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out which stores are affected and where clearance sales are now on.
Poundland announces new wave of winter store 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.
Macy's Reversal: From Decline to Profit with Store Revamp
Macy's posts third straight sales beat, expects profit after decades of losses. The secret? Cleaner stores and focused leadership under new CEO Tony Spring. Discover the retail revival strategy.
Halfords closes stores on Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Halfords announces a three-day festive closure, giving staff a 'well-earned' break. Discover which other major retailers are also closing and why.
Yankee Candle to close stores and cut 900 jobs
Newell Brands, owner of Yankee Candle and Sharpie, announces a global productivity plan involving store closures and significant job cuts to strengthen competitiveness. Read the full details.
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