Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag UK retailers closed hundreds of stores in 2025 due to financial strain, inflation, and shifting shopping habits.

flag Due to financial strain, growing costs, and changing consumer behavior, UK retailers had to close a large number of locations in 2025. flag Hundreds of stores were closed by major chains like Poundland, WH Smith, Claire's, Pizza Hut, Bodycare, Quiz, Leon, Select Fashion, Homebase, New Look, Starbucks, and River Island; some even completely left markets. flag Poundland intends to reduce its estate to 650–700 stores by closing more than 100 locations. flag Modella Capital purchased all of WH Smith's UK stores and rebranded them as TGJones. flag Despite a rescue agreement saving 156 stores, Claire's went into administration and closed 145. flag While Select Fashion closed all 80 stores, Bodycare closed all 150. flag New Look left Ireland and closed fifteen stores in the UK. flag River Island lowered rent at 71 locations while closing 33. flag These closures are a reflection of larger issues facing the retail industry, such as inflation, dwindling foot traffic, and the trend toward online shopping.

63 Articles