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flag UK retail giants WHSmith, Homebase, Monki, and Central Co-op close numerous stores amid financial struggles.

flag In 2025, the UK faces widespread high street closures due to rising costs and decreased consumer spending. flag Retailers like WHSmith, Homebase, Monki, and Central Co-op are shutting down numerous stores. flag For instance, WHSmith plans to close its Winton branch in Bournemouth, while Homebase will shut stores in Derry/Londonderry, Inverurie, Omagh, and Fife. flag Central Co-op is closing 19 stores, and Monki will close all seven UK outlets. flag Despite these closures, WHSmith aims to open new stores in travel hubs and Toys R Us concessions.

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