Major UK retailers, including Boots, WHSmith, and Beales, plan to close stores in September as part of a high street transformation amid shifting consumer habits and economic pressures.

Major UK retailers, including Boots, WHSmith, and Beales, are set to close stores this September as part of a high street transformation. Nearly 5,000 chain stores have closed in 2023, contributing to 10,494 total closures and 119,405 job losses since 2016. Retailers are adapting to shifting consumer habits and economic pressures as they streamline operations and focus on more profitable locations.