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Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major supermarket chain with over 900 locations is shutting two branches in just WEEKS after string of closures
Customers had complained about the facilities at one of the stores NOT SO SUPER Major supermarket chain with over 900 locations is shutting two branches in just WEEKS after string of closures A SUPERMARKET chain with over 900 stores across the UK has announced the closure of two more branches. Iceland revealed plans to shut one store in June and the other in July. Advertisement 2 Iceland will be closing two major stores Credit: Getty The College Square store in Margate will be the first to go after serving customers for the last decade. The shutters will be pulled for the last time on June 21. The reason behind the sudden closure has not yet been confirmed, but Iceland has said that staff working at the Margate branch will be offered jobs within the business. An Iceland spokesperson said: "We can confirm our Margate Iceland store will close. Advertisement "Our store colleagues have entered into a consultation process and have been offered opportunities at surrounding stores where possible." One month later, the discount retailer will close its Inverness city centre supermarket at Rose Street Retail Park on July 12. Local news reported that the decision was to allow the brand to concentrate on expanding its Food Warehouse outlets. This includes Food Warehouse sites in Telford, which opened in November 2022. Advertisement An Iceland spokeswoman said: 'We can confirm our Iceland store located at Rose Street, Inverness, is scheduled to close on July, 12. "Our store colleagues will enter into a consultation process and will be offered opportunities at surrounding stores where possible. Security guard stops alleged shoplifter by locking her inside store 'Shoppers can visit our local Food Warehouse store in Inverness, located on Telford Street, IV3 5LU.' Customers at the Inverness store had complained about the parking charges and fines issued by a third-party car park operator, with even disabled shoppers among those hit by penalties, Press and Journal reports. Advertisement These parking concerns have been a sore point for many local shoppers, who say they've been put off returning to the store. Iceland is best known for its frozen food range and exclusive products such as Cathedral City, Greggs, TGI Friday's, and My Protein. It has also made major investments in its delivery services, now available through its own website as well as platforms like Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Amazon, aiming to reach customers who prefer to shop from home. The closure in Inverness is part of a broader reshuffle across Iceland's UK operations, as the supermarket chain adapts to shifting consumer habits, cost pressures, and the growing demand for convenience and online shopping. Advertisement Other retailers have also been facing similar challenges, with many high street stores shutting or relocating to out-of-town retail parks. 2 Iceland shoppers had complained about the lack of parking Credit: Alamy
Metro
21-04-2025
- Business
- Metro
Major supermarket confirms store closure in latest blow to struggling high stree
A major supermarket chain has announced it's closing a branch nearly a decade after opening. Budget frozen food retailer Iceland has announced that its store in Margate will close for good in June. Iceland, which has about 900 stores nationwide, closed all its branches on the Channel Islands last year. So far, the shutters of Iceland stores in London, Borehamwood, Exeter and Derby have gone down for good this year. The next Iceland to go will be in College Square, a shopping centre just by Margate's Old Town neighbourhood. Staff have been told that the last day Iceland will be open is June 21, according to KentOnline. Iceland said: 'We can confirm our Margate Iceland store will close. 'Our store colleagues have entered into a consultation process and have been offered opportunities at surrounding stores where possible.' More than 13,000 high street stores closed in 2024, according to the Centre for Retail Research, or about 37 shops a day. The figure is expected to rise to 17,350 this year, with some 14,500 independent retailers expected to shutter. Among the hardest-hit major retailers are WH Smith, Morrisons and GAME as well as banks such as Lloyds and Halifax. Scars from the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis have been blamed for the store closures. While Iceland's presence on the high street has shrunk, the company's spin-off Food Warehouse stores are flourishing. More Trending Launched in 2014, the big-box stores are often located in large retail parks and sell groceries in bulk. Iceland has opened 11 Food Warehouses, with plans to bring this number to 21 this year. Retail parks are the place to be, The British Retail Consortium said in March. Between rising car park fees and changes in shopping habits, fewer people are hitting the high street to shop, instead going to retail centres. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Popular discount store announces more store closures in blow to high street MORE: Damson Madder launches unmissable sale – and yes it includes the iconic Tilly Leopard Gilet! MORE: Brighten your bank holiday with these top shopping picks from Missoma, Sol de Janeiro, TU and more
