5 h. ago Popular British footwear brand faces 33 store closures with 400 job losses

The iconic 150-year-old shoe retailer fell into administration in January with Next buying the brand but retaining only three stores. The remaining 33 stores and nine concessions are at risk as administrators explore options.

Economics

10 h. ago Iconic British shoe chain launches ‘everything must go sale’ as it shuts first store with 32 more at risk

A POPULAR British shoe chain has launched an "everything must go" sale at one its stores shutting for good. The move comes after the retailer struggled with falling sales leading to insolvency and a major rescue deal. Exeter’s High Street has confirmed its closure and shoppers can get up to 20 per cent off some...

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11 h. ago Popular British sports brand closing more stores this year — full list of locations

A clothing retailer has confirmed more UK store closures in 2026, in another blow to the high street

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32 h. ago Iconic shoe chain to shut first store as 33 shops at risk of closure

A LUXURY shoe chain is set to shut its first shop after it was bought out of administration this week.  Russell & Bromley fell into administration in January but was bought by Next this week in a £2.5million deal. The chain currently has 36 stores and nine concessions across the UK and Ireland. But Next...

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53 h. ago 'I'm a vet and these are the 5 best cat breeds for first time owners'

A vet has shared his top five cat breed recommendations for first-time cat owners to consider, including popular choices like the British Shorthair and Maine Coon

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3 d. ago Poundland issues store closures update after axing 2,200 jobs

The discount retailer’s revamp also involved the closure of two of its four warehouses

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3 d. ago Poundland says store closure overhaul finished, but ‘much to do’ in turnaround

The retailer’s restructure saw it end 2025 with 149 fewer shops and a reduced workforce after axing 2,200 jobs.

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5 d. ago Full list of 33 stores at risk of closure as Next buys out huge shoe chain – with 440 jobs likely to be lost

A PRE-PACK administration deal could lead to the closure of 33 shoe stores across the UK and Ireland. The 150-year-old retailer was recently taken over by Next, leaving 440 jobs at risk. The future of footwear and handbag chain Russell & Bromley remains uncertain after the acquisition. After the retailer fell into administration, UK high...

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5 d. ago Luxury footwear brand saved from collapse but stores at risk

The footwear and handbag specialist chain has existed for nearly 150 years

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5 d. ago Next buys luxury footwear brand in 'rescue deal' with stores remaining open

The brand specialises in men's and women's footwear, along with bags and accessories

Economics

5 d. ago Next saves high street shoe store chain in rescue deal after risk of closure

Luxury footwear business Russell & Bromley has been saved from administration after high street fashion giant Next secured a rescue deals but the future of all the shoe brands stores is uncertain

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5 d. ago Brit dies in Tenerife sea tragedy after 'cardiac arrest' as heroes tried to save him

A British holidaymaker has tragically died after swimming close to a popular beach in Tenerife as lifeguards and medical staff tired desperately to save his life

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7 d. ago Benidorm named most popular stag and hen do destination for 2026

New data from UK wedding travel specialists StagWeb and GoHen highlights 10 popular European destinations British stag and hen dos are set to flock to this year.

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8 d. ago Scots shoe stores at risk of going bust as UK chain reveals almost 40 to be axed

A HISTORIC shoe chain with two stores across Scotland is on the brink of closure. The family-owned firm could vanish from the high street as a takeover deal is in talks. Luxury footwear brand Russell & Bromley is reportedly set to close all of its UK stores, leaving more than 450 people at risk of...

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9 d. ago 154 high street store closures confirmed including shops to shut within 24 hours — full list

Britain's high streets face another challenging year as major retailers announce store closures - find out if your local branch is affected.

Economics

1 week ago Molly Mae’s Adidas trainer line teased with mixed fan reactions – here’s a first look

The influencer has long been a fan of the brand’s clothing and footwear

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1 week ago Poundland announces 9 store closures with 3 shutting 'in days'

Discount retailer Poundland has confirmed another round of store closures with three branches shutting within weeks, while clearance sales offering up to 40% off are underway at affected locations

Politics

1 week ago TGI Fridays store closures list in full as one Greater Manchester restaurant to shut

The family favourite restaurant chain has immediately shut more than a dozen branches in the UK after appointing administrators

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1 week ago 'Being busy isn't enough': Viral bakery announces shock store closure

"Being busy is no longer enough to make most hospitality sites work, you have to squeeze so hard to the point where there’s no real fun left — record sales weeks become less of a joy, and more of a necessity."

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1 week ago Full list of high street stores closing in January 2026 including Primark and Poundland

River Island and Primark are just some of the big retailers than have announced store closures for January 2026

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