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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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High street chains closing stores in June including Trespass, Iceland, and Game
The British high street has suffered over the last few years. Reduced footfall and higher costs have forced many retailers to tighten their belts and close some of their brick-and-mortar sites Five major retailers will be closing sites this month - with some set to shut more than one. The British high street has suffered over the last few years. Reduced footfall and higher costs have forced many retailers to tighten their belts and close some of their brick-and-mortar sites. However, it is always important to note that some retailers close sites for other business reasons and not because they are struggling financially. Some close because the tenancy has come to an end on the site, or that the branch is not as profitable as others. According to recent data from the Centre for Retail Research, around 13,479 high street stores closed for good last year, a 28% increase from the previous year. It estimates that around 17,350 stores will close this year as businesses face higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and increases in th e national minimum wage from April. Sadly, the closures are coming earlier, with a handful of popular high street chains closing sites this month. Here we have listed all of the retailers with sites pulling down shutters over June. Trespass Trespass will be closing one of its high street stores at the end of next month. However, shoppers don't need to be disapointed as the closure comes as the site is set for refurb. Trespass is known for selling sports clothing, camping gear and outdoor accessories. The retailer's store in Abergavenny - based on Cibi Walk - is set to close on June 30, with signs having been placed in the window saying "all stock must go". The refit is expected to be conducted over the summer, however a new opening date has yet to be confirmed by the retailer. According to its website, Trespass has around 300 stores worldwide, with the majority of those stores based in the UK. Game Game is closing its Trafford Centre store in Manchester this month. However once again shoppers do not need to be disapointed as the closure comes as a new Game store has opened nearby. The gaming retailer - which is on the mall's Lower Peel Avenue - has put up signs telling shoppers the store is closing down and "all stock must go". The reason for the move is because a new Sports Direct store has just opened across the bridge at Trafford Palazzo, and just like the Manchester Arndale store, it's also got a Game store included. The exact date for the closure has not been confirmed however, it will be closing at some point this month. A spokesperson for The Trafford Centre said: "Game has relocated to the new Sports Direct store at Trafford Palazzo, and we wish them well in their new home. We're always working hard to bring new and exciting brands to Trafford Centre, offering our visitors the best possible experience. "We're currently in discussion with a number of retailers and will be in a position to announce which brand will be going in the former Game store in due course." Iceland Iceland will be closing its supermarket store in Margate on June 21. The frozen food retailer - which has around 900 stores across the UK - has been in the site in College Square for the last decade. The reason for the closure has not been confirmed, however, Iceland has said that staff working at the store have been offered jobs in other areas of the business. On the closure, a spokesperson 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." Original Factory shop The Original Factory Shop has been struggling in recent years and has said it will have to close some of its loss-making stores as part of a restructuring plan. The next two locations to close will be the retailer's branches in Pershore and Normanton. Both will be closing on June 28. The Normanton store said in a Facebook post: "We as a store regret to inform you all that the store is closing down on 28 June. Live from today we have up to 30% off in store." The Pershore store also announced its closure in a Facebook post, saying: "We regret to inform you that the rumours are true. The Original Factory Shop Pershore has served you for 30+ years and will be closing its doors for the final time on 28 June." It has also been reported that the retailer's Peterhead store is also due to close in June, although no exact date has been given. The location has been listed for rent and staff have confirmed its upcoming closure. Holland and Barrett The Holland and Barrett store in Inverness is set to close this month. Signs have been put up in the store saying: "'We're sorry this store is closing soon but you can still shop at Holland and Barrett sells a range of vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty, gluten free and vegan foods. According to local reports, the store - which is located at 34 Eastgate - is set to close as the lease is coming to an end. However this has not been officially confirmed by the health retailer. The official date of the stores closure has also not been confirmed, however locals believe it will be this month due to the "closing soon" signs in-store.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major outdoor retailer with 300 branches to shut store with ‘everything must go' 60% off sale launched
The 300-store chain is the latest big name to quit the high street BYE BYE Major outdoor retailer with 300 branches to shut store with 'everything must go' 60% off sale launched A MAJOR high street outdoor retailer is saying goodbye to the city centre, launching a huge 'everything must go' closing down sale with up to 60 per cent off. Outdoor clothing chain Trespass has confirmed it is closing its store on The Moor in Sheffield, one of the city's main shopping streets. 3 The Trespass store in Sheffield city centre, located at 72 The Moor, is expected to close down in August. The store, which opened around three years ago, is an outdoor pursuits specialist. Credit: Google Maps 3 Trespass in Ipswich town centre closing down sign in window Credit: SWNS/Newsquest The branch, which opened just three years ago, is expected to close permanently in early August. Posters reading: 'Closing Down – Everything Must Go' have appeared in the windows, with discounts of up to 60 per cent as the retailer clears out stock. The decision marks another blow for The Moor, which has already seen big names like Debenhams, Burton/Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge shut up shop. While the area still has fewer empty units than nearby Fargate, it reflects the ongoing shift in city centres away from traditional retail. Trespass, which has around 300 stores across the UK, is scaling back operations as footfall and sales decline. In 2023, it confirmed six closures, and by 2024, at least 12 more had followed, including sites in Coventry, Norwich and Middlesbrough — the latter of which had only opened two years earlier. The brand, known for its hiking boots, waterproofs and outdoor gear, is offering deep discounts as it winds down operations in Sheffield. Customers can expect reductions on a wide range of items including jackets, trousers, footwear and accessories. Local shoppers will be disappointed to lose a specialist store in the heart of the city. One long-time customer said: 'It's a shame – we've bought hiking gear and waterproofs here for years. Beloved department store chain shutting more locations with clearance sales on now until final May 25 deadline "Not sure where we'll go now.' The closure follows a similar situation in Aylesbury, where the Trespass store at Friars Square Shopping Centre shut its doors for good on 18 May. Shoppers there praised staff for their service, calling the store 'absolutely fabulous' and the team 'helpful and well-informed'. The retail landscape across the UK continues to change. Other chains including Beales and New Look have also been closing branches. Beales is set to shut its last store in Poole later this month, ending more than 140 years of trading. Meanwhile, New Look is understood to be axing nearly 100 shops — almost a quarter of its total. Despite the challenges, not all the news from The Moor is bad. Comic and memorabilia store Forbidden Planet recently opened a new branch nearby, bringing fresh life to the area and offering a boost to footfall. But for many locals, the departure of yet another established name like Trespass is a sign of the times. As online shopping continues to grow and economic pressures mount, more closures could be on the horizon. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April. A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024. Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020."
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major outdoor chain with 300 branches shuts doors to beloved store forever after launching ‘everything must go' sale
Another of the retailer's stores closed down after just two years CLIMB DOWN Major outdoor chain with 300 branches shuts doors to beloved store forever after launching 'everything must go' sale A HUGE outdoor retailer with over 300 branches has shut down a beloved store today. The chain launched an 'everything must go' sale as it put the shutters down for the last time. Advertisement 2 A major retailer is closing its doors today Credit: Getty Images 2 Trespass in Aylesbury has shut its doors Credit: Getty Images Trespass has closed down its Aylesbury shop in Buckinghamshire. The store was one of the very first that shoppers would have seen after entering the Frias Square Shopping Centre. Ahead of its closure, the shop erected a huge sign in the window which announced a closing down sale. The chain of outdoor retailers announced in July 2023 that six of its outlets would be closing its doors for good. Advertisement The reason given for this was that the retailer had suffered from a lack of customers. In 2024, at least 12 Trespass stores officially closed. Shoppers in Coventry, Norwich and Middlesbrough have all had to wave goodbye to their local Trespass stores. The Middlesbrough store had only opened two years ago, after taking over from Monsoon who shut down in 2020. Advertisement The wave of closures has come after scores of shops have put the shutters down for good in recent years. Some businesses have blamed the government, arguing that Rachel Reeves' decision to raise National Insurance contributions for businesses has made it more expensive to run a company. The Viking Centre: Britain's first American-style mall faces demolition However, the Chancellor has said that her decisions were necessary to stabilise an economy she inherited from the previous Tory government. In April 2025, the economy grew by 0.5 per cent as investment in the country grew. Advertisement Other businesses have pointed the blame at 'Covid' and 'Brexit', saying that it has become more difficult to hire skilled workers. A spokesperson for La Goccia, a luxury restaurant in Covent Garden, was forced to close due to economic pressures and because of hiring problems.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major outdoor chain with 300 branches shuts doors to beloved store forever after launching ‘everything must go' sale
A HUGE outdoor retailer with over 300 branches has shut down a beloved store today. The chain launched an 'everything must go' sale as it put the shutters down for the last time. 2 2 Trespass has closed down its Aylesbury shop in Buckinghamshire. The store was one of the very first that shoppers would have seen after entering the Frias Square Shopping Centre. Ahead of its closure, the shop erected a huge sign in the window which announced a closing down sale. The chain of outdoor retailers announced in July 2023 that six of its outlets would be closing its doors for good. The reason given for this was that the retailer had suffered from a lack of customers. In 2024, at least 12 Trespass stores officially closed. Shoppers in Coventry, Norwich and Middlesbrough have all had to wave goodbye to their local Trespass stores. The Middlesbrough store had only opened two years ago, after taking over from Monsoon who shut down in 2020. The wave of closures has come after scores of shops have put the shutters down for good in recent years. Some businesses have blamed the government, arguing that Rachel Reeves' decision to raise National Insurance contributions for businesses has made it more expensive to run a company. The Viking Centre: Britain's first American-style mall faces demolition However, the Chancellor has said that her decisions were necessary to stabilise an economy she inherited from the previous Tory government. In April 2025, the economy grew by 0.5 per cent as investment in the country grew. Other businesses have pointed the blame at 'Covid' and 'Brexit', saying that it has become more difficult to hire skilled workers. A spokesperson for La Goccia, a luxury restaurant in Covent Garden, was forced to close due to economic pressures and because of hiring problems. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April. A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024. Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020."
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
High street retailer with 300 branches to shut store in 24 hours
It's the latest blow to the high street and customers have expressed their disappointment at the news as the clothing and shoe shop will close a store forever A beloved retailer with 300 stores nationwide will close a high street store forever. And it will be gone for good within the next 24 hours. Outdoor clothing and shoe shop Trespass will cease operations at its Aylesbury Friars Square Shopping Centre branch in Buckinghamshire on Sunday, May 18. It is a decision that has been met with disappointment from customers, who have taken to social media to express their sadness after the company launched a closing-down sale to clear stock. This move typically signals the imminent closure of the store and is part of a broader strategy by the retail giant to cut costs due to dwindling customer numbers. Last year, Trespass closed at least 12 shops, including those in Coventry, Norwich, and Middlesbrough, despite some of them having only been open for a few years - with the retailer confirming six more closures in 2023. One upset customer said online: "It's a shame – we've bought hiking gear and waterproofs here for years. Not sure where we'll go now." While the store was still open, customers had nothing but praise: "Great service from the team in Aylesbury! Great products and quality. From shirts and boots to all weather gear. Wouldn't go anywhere else." Aylesbury has borne the brunt of other closures this year, including Dobbies garden centre, which shut a few months ago, and Marshall Motor Group in March. These closures are part of a wider trend across the high street, with many big names, including retailers, banks, and supermarkets, announcing their departure. WHSmith has dramatically downsized and declared its intention to concentrate on the travel sector, specifically in airports and train stations. Santander, a Spanish bank, has either shut numerous branches or cut their operating hours due to customers increasingly opting for online banking, a move mirrored by other banks such as Lloyds and Natwest. Then there's Morrisons which has also revealed a significant shift, deciding to close 17 Morrisons Daily convenience stores, over 50 Morrisons Cafés, as well as Market Kitchens, florists, meat counters, fish counters and pharmacies. Get the best deals and tips from Mirror Money
