Six ‘forgotten’ brands that made a comeback – from Debenhams to Wilko
Toys R Us, the iconic toy retailer that captured the hearts of 90s kids, has made a successful return to the UK high street ...
Full list of store closures in March 2025 from WHSmith to Homebase
At least two stores – Merthyr Tydfil in Wales and Wellingborough in North Northamptonshire – will shut in March, with the ...
Iconic high-street shop to close its doors after seven years as owner moans ‘I can’t pay the bills anymore’
THE owner of a popular high-street shop has announced they will be closing after seven years, claiming they ‘can’t pay the ...
The Drum5d
The high street must transform or it will fade away
The quiet shuttering of WHSmith stores across the nation isn’t just another retail casualty; it’s a canary in the coal mine for the British high street. In 2025, it’s becoming increasingly ...
Daily Express8d
High street icon suddenly closes store as Reeves' Budget blamed for expansion plan pause
Another stalwart of the British high street is set to close one of its stores. HMV will shut down its Whitefriars store in Canterbury on Monday, March 24, a decision linked to the building's lease.
High Street faces wave of closures and job losses after Budget tax raid
In another setback for the Chancellor (pictured), the British Retail Consortium said chains will be 'left with little choice' ...
The Mirror6d
Major high street jewellery retailer closing seven shops within weeks - see full list
Major high street jeweller Beaverbooks, with 89 stores nationwide, is set to close seven branches within weeks. The jewellery chain - which has been part of the British high street since 1919 and ...
500 WHSmith stores could be taken over by two UK high street giants
Two British high street giants are locked in a battle to take over WH Smith as the iconic retailer has sought to sell 500 UK ...
The Sun9d
Two British high street giants locked in battle to take over WHSmith as iconic retailer seeks to sell 500 UK stores
TWO British high street giants are locked in a battle to take over WHSmith's retail stores. The move comes weeks after it was revealed that the 233-year-old retailer's holding company was looking ...
Retail Sector11d
WHSmith’s high street exit: what it means for the retail industry
The decision signals a stark transformation, not just for WHSmith, but for the wider retail sector. As high streets continue ...
Full list of March 2025 store closures - from WHSmith to Greggs
This year is predicted to be one of the worst years for the British high street, with a number of huge brands closing their ...