Outdoor retailer Trespass has announced further store closures across the UK, adding to the growing list of high street casualties. The brand, known for its ski and outdoor gear, has confirmed that additional locations will shut in 2026, though specific sites have not yet been disclosed.
The news follows a weekend of closures for several high street names, including HMV, Tesco, Co-op, and Phase Eight. HMV's Boston store shut on January 27, citing shifting consumer behaviours and a lack of local investment. Tesco closed its Armthorpe branch, while Co-op in Ipswich and Phase Eight in Salisbury also ceased trading.
According to the Centre for Retail Research, nearly 120,000 retail jobs were lost in the UK in 2023, with around 10,500 shops closing permanently. Most closures were attributed to restructuring and cost-cutting rather than outright business failures.
Trespass, which operates around 230 UK stores, had already closed a branch in Blackburn in January 2024. The company has not yet provided a full list of locations affected by the 2026 closures.
