8 h. ago Massive high street fashion chain plans to shut 33 stores with 71 more at risk

The chain plans to close 33 of its UK stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as part of a major restructuring plan, according to reports.

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8 h. ago River Island plans to shut 33 of its stores with another 71 at risk

Bosses blamed the closures on the “migration of shoppers from the high street to online”

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8 h. ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures

The high street fashion chain is proposing to close 33 of its 230 stores, while it is in talks with landlords over the future of 71 further stores.

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9 h. ago River Island 'plans to shut 33 stores' with hundreds of jobs at risk

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to a report.

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9 h. ago River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to reports.

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3 d. ago Poundland sale risks more than a thousand jobs as 68 stores to close

The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

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3 d. ago Poundland announces 68 store and two warehouses closures amid restructuring plans

Poundland announces store closures

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7 d. ago Liquidators urge customers to get in touch after Stirling pram store closure

Staff and expectant mums were caught off guard after the established Stirling business went into liquidation

Economics

9 d. ago River Island closing another store as shoppers say 'we have nothing left'

The closure of another River Island store was revealed in a post on Facebook, which contained an image of a closing down sign

Politics

1 week ago Store closures lead to massive 274% spike in retail layoffs in first half of 2025

Macy’s, Joann and CVS are among the major retailers announcing widespread store closures and job losses as the U.S. economy struggles

Politics

1 week ago River Island: UK fashion chain plans restructure with 230 stores and jobs at risk, which locations could close

A major high street shake-up looms as one of the UK’s biggest fashion names fights for survival 💥

Society

2 w. ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as MP and council seek 'urgent solution' to bridge problem

Asda alone has estimated a £1.1m increase in costs due to the diversion

Events

2 w. ago New Look shutting another high street shop this weekend leaving shoppers 'so sad'

The shop - which is situated in the city's Northfield shopping centre - announced the closure to customers through a sign in the window of the store

Politics

2 w. ago IKEA announces closure of Greater Manchester store in 'difficult decision'

The shop in Stockport will close in just a matter of weeks

Politics

3 w. ago High street chain to shut another store in weeks ahead of eight other closures

The Original Factory Shop is shutting its Chester-le-Street store in County Durham on June 28 with devastated shoppers taking to social media to express their upset

Politics

4 w. ago International Paper: Company to close five UK sites with hundreds of jobs at risk

The company has confirmed that consultations with employees and unions are currently underway

Society