A total of 8 outlets are expected to close in the coming days, dealing a further blow to the wider British public.
Shoppers have been hit by closures in recent years, as some of their favorite chains closed their locations.
The cost-of-living crisis has left families with less in their pockets, prompting some to cut spending.
This had an impact on the branches, which experienced a drop in traffic and cash registers, and many of them were forced to close their establishments.
This, along with ongoing restructuring plans and high rents, has led several chains to close many locations.
Figures from the Center for Retail Research, a research foundation, reveal that almost 10,500 points of sale closed for the last time in 2023.
Over the 12-month period, more than 119,000 jobs were lost in the sector.
According to the most recent data from the Centre, in January, February, March, April and May 2024, 804 points of sale closed and 16,565 jobs were lost in the retail sector.
This month will be no different, as at least 10 outlets will close their doors for the last time.
Of course, it’s not all bad news, in some cases branches will be replaced by larger and larger stores.
Retailers open and close outlets for a variety of reasons, not just because they are struggling.
This could be because they have a store nearby that works better or they need a busier place, such as a business park.
We reveal which sites will close their doors for the last time in July and which chains will also open.
B&Q will open its store in Sudbury, Suffolk this summer due to its lease expiring.
The owner has received permission to make plans to rebuild and occupy unit B
The proposed end date for the is July 20.
Reacting to the news on Facebook, one local shopper said: “I guess the lack of investment in keeping the car park full of potholes is a telltale sign – a shame because it’s a useful shop. “
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Card Factory has branches across the country, adding major cities such as London, Nottingham and Sheffield.
But shoppers in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, will soon have to choose between its stores as the chain prepares to close its store on July 20.
A Card Factory spokesperson said: “We continually review our fleet of over 1,050 outlets across the UK and Ireland.
“Along with our Cumbernauld store around the corner from the Antonine shopping center on Forth Walk (0. 2 miles away), we have taken the resolution to close our store on Teviot Street from 20 July.
“We look forward to continuing to serve all our consumers in Cumbernauld and help them celebrate the special moments in their lives. ” »
Peacocks, on Holywell High Street in Flintshire, Wales, will do so on July 25.
The store is characterized by selling cheap and cheap clothes.
A spokesperson for Peacocks showed the closure, The Sun also asked for comment.
The closure follows the closure of Peacocks in Arc grocery shopping in Bury St Edmunds on January 25, 2024.
The infamous budget store Poundland has announced to consumers that its branch in The Shires shopping centre in Trowbridge will close today, July 20.
Posters have been placed in shop windows to warn citizens of the impending closure.
They read: “I’m sorry. We close on July 20. Visit our website for other nearby retail locations.
For the citizens of Trowbridge, the nearest places are in Warminster, Devizes, Chippenham, Swindon and Salisbury.
The resolution comes after the store and mall management were able to agree on the terms of the store’s lease.
The Works is preparing to close its headquarters in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.
The downsizing store says the resolution adopted after a deal on a new lease for the Marygate facility collapsed.
Specializing in gifts, arts, crafts, toys, books and stationery, The Works has been a favorite branch for several years.
But the Berwick store will close its doors for the last time on Friday, July 26.
A spokesperson for the store told the Northumberland Gazette: “We can confirm we will be finishing our Berwick-upon-Tweed on July 26.
“This location has been ideal for The Works, but we have not been able to agree suitable rental terms to remain.
“We recommend any inconvenience caused by this closure and would like to thank consumers who have shopped at the store over the years. “
An “excellent” Robert Dyas branch will also open its doors in July.
The popular site, in Castlepoint, Bournemouth, will close its shops on July 20.
The sad news comes after the store won an award from its owner.
A spokesperson for Robert Dyas confirmed: “The owner has advised our Castle Point shop as he wanted to split the unit in two and unfortunately we have not reached an agreement on the terms of an offer for one of those units.
“We will be leaving this store on July 20 and will continue to look for another suitable new addition to the sector as it is a very successful store for us.
“Meanwhile, the nearest stores, for our steadfast Robert Dyas customers, are Poole and Christchurch. “
Costa Coffee on Inglis Street in Inverness, Scotland, will do so for the last time on July 24.
The central company is a favorite spot for citizens and tourists alike.
Costa said that everything that runs in the store will be implemented in other branches.
In April, it was announced that the branch would close its doors at the end of this year.
The coffee giant operates several outlets in the city, adding one just a three-minute walk from the Inglis Street branch in Eastgate Centre.
There is also Coast at Inverness Retail Park, Inshes Retail Park and the Exercise Station.
A Costa Coffee spokesperson said: “We can verify that our Costa Coffee store on Inglis Street in Inverness will be open on July 24.
“Customers can continue to drink their favorite Costa coffee at the nearest Costa Coffee café in Eastgate Shopping Centre. ”
Owners Picturehouse have shown they will close their Stratford East on July 29.
It comes after Cineworld, which operates the cinema chain, announced it would close two Picturehouse sites in Bromley and Fulham Road, London.
A Picturehouse spokesperson said the company made the difficult decision to close the three cinemas due to “increasing operating costs and declining admissions”.
He commented: “Picturehouse members will be contacted in the coming days about their remaining club time.
“We would like to thank our hardworking groups and our steadfast consumers for their efforts over the years. “
The spokesman said Picturehouse had opened three new cinemas in the past six months in Ealing, Chester and Epsom.
One local said: “This is the first cinema I have been a member of. It’s a shame it’s closing. »
At one point he commented, “Oh no, this is annoying. I’m a member and it was the cheesiest position to approve and they did all the special nights, etc. , gutted. “
Several other shops and hospitality venues are expanding.
Superdrug plans to open the doors to 25 new branches in the coming months.
Beer giant Heineken has announced plans to invest £39 million to help reopen 62 previously closed pubs in the UK.
Aldi has announced the opening of 35 new outlets in the UK.
The openings are part of Aldi’s long-term target of 1,500 outlets in the UK.
The supermarket is expected to earn £550 million to expand its presence in the UK this year alone.
Aldi said opening new stores would create an average of about 40 new jobs.
Asda has opened many convenience retail outlets in recent months in a bid to compete with major players Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
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Bonmarché’s parent company, Edinburgh Woolen Mill (EWM) and Peacocks, Purepay Retail Limited, has said it aims to open 100 new retail outlets in the next 18 months.
He has not yet said exactly where the hundred points of sale will open or when they will do so.
One of the UK’s favorite bakery chains, Greggs, exclusively told The Sun that it plans to open more branches until the end of 2025.
Home Bargains, which had just under 600 outlets last June, said it was looking to “eventually open between 800 and 1,000 outlets. “
The leading discounter, however, has not specified when it should reach the 1,000 store goal.
Primark is also opening new branches and making investments in and renovating more than a dozen of its existing stores.
Screwfix will open 40 new outlets nationwide as owner Kingfisher looks to expand the home improvement brand’s national presence.
The logo opened two new points of sale in March and 3 more will open this month.
Tesco has revealed plans to open an additional 70 outlets across the United Kingdom over the next year as part of its major expansion plans.
WHSmith has focused on the side of its business, with plans to open new sites in airports, exercise stations and hospitals.
Morrisons wants to open 400 Morrisons Daily retail stores as part of its plans to compete with retail giants Aldi and Lidl.
The supermarket aims to open 2,000 stores across the UK by 2025.
However, the precise list of locations has yet to be revealed.
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