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The business employed around 1,200 people. A major retailer has disappeared from the UK high street after closing down all 137 stores. After falling into administration four months ago, it is the latest of a number of large retailers and businesses to have been struggling in the UK in recent times. Poundland, River Island, Claire’s, […]

1 month ago

Over 1,200 jobs at risk A number of stores are set to close earlier than expected of a major UK high street retailer which has entered administration. A number of large retailers and business have been struggling in the UK in recent months. Poundland, River Island, Claire’s, and a number of travel agents have flirted […]

2 months ago

It could become the latest to fall. Over 1,200 jobs are at risk as a UK high street giant is set to enter administration after recent struggles. These days it seems like each week brings the collapse of another high street chain, with a number falling into administration in recent months. Poundland, River Island, Claire’s, […]

4 months ago

The high street is set for a battering in 2026 A new year is meant to be a time of renewed hopes, dreams and aspirations – wiping the slate clean. However, for the UK high streets, it looks like in 2026 they’ll be getting wiped clean too. Of course the closing down and opening of […]

5 months ago

Another loss to the high street A major UK high street chain is set to close 33 stores by January 2026 as part of a major restructuring plan approved by the High Court. Popular fashion store River Island says it will shut 33 stores by the end of next January in a move to save […]

6 months ago

As a way of protecting vulnerable people who rely on it A new report from the Treasury Committee suggests retailers and other services could be forced into accepting cash. “There may come a time in the future where it becomes necessary for HM Treasury to mandate cash acceptance if appropriate safeguards have not been implemented […]

1 year ago