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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Perini store in Salvador neighborhood to cease operations; learn more

The Perini store in the Pituba neighborhood of Salvador will close its doors starting Saturday, following a brand repositioning aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Matalan store closures announced as more shops shut with 50% off sale

Matalan announces the closure of two stores in Colne and Carlisle, effective March 7, along with a massive 50% sale on all products.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

M&S closing cafes across UK - full list of 14 locations confirmed so far

M&S is set to close 14 cafes across the UK, affecting shoppers and altering in-store experiences.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

All the major UK store closures announced in February 2026 โ€” Poundland, House of Fraser and more

In February 2026, several major UK retailers, including Poundland and House of Fraser, have announced store closures due to rising costs and decreasing consumer spending.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sales Down, Stores Disappearing. Whatโ€™s Next for Carrefour in Poland?

Carrefour is experiencing declining sales in Poland and closing stores as it struggles to compete in a challenging market.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Poundland, River Island and 3 other major high street brands confirm store closures in 2026 โ€” full list

Five major UK retailers, including Poundland and River Island, have announced plans to close stores in 2026 amid ongoing challenges in the retail sector.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Saks Global, the chain that sells Chanel and Burberry in luxury stores, closes nine stores in the US

Saks Global is closing over 10% of its stores in the United States as part of its restructuring plan to emerge from bankruptcy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

La Dรฉfense, Vitry-sur-Seine, Nantes, Tours... These 8 Monoprix stores that will be sold or closed

The management of Monoprix has announced the closure or sale of 8 stores, causing concern among unions.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Three high street icons enter administration in one week - as 14 companies close

Fourteen major UK businesses have entered administration in the past week, highlighting a troubling trend for British retailers.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Strange Ikea Commotion in China โ€“ Customers Nearly in a Brawl

Ikea's announcement to close stores in China led to chaotic shopping frenzies among customers rushing for last-minute purchases.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Full list of Morrisons, Poundland and River Island stores closing in 2026

Several retailers, including Morrisons, Poundland, and River Island, are set to close multiple stores by 2026, with Morrisons announcing the closure of Rathbones Bakery affecting local employment.

Feb 7 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Budget retailer set to close 3 more shops this weekend in another blow to UK high street

Poundland is set to close three more stores this weekend in the UK, further impacting the high street retail landscape.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Poundland announces 9 store closures with 3 shutting 'in days' - full list

Poundland has revealed the closure of nine stores, with three of them closing in just days, as it conducts clearance sales offering up to 40% off.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

10 well-known high street retailers closing stores - full list of affected brands

Ten iconic high street retailers, including banks and clothing stores, are set to close locations in 2026 due to increasing pressures on the retail sector.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

High street chain trading since 1988 'closing 9 stores in 5 days'

River Island, a long-standing high street retailer in the UK, is set to close 9 stores over the next five days due to financial struggles.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Foreign, Hong Kong retailers close stores in mainland China amid changing dynamics

Foreign and Hong Kong retailers, including Lane Crawford and Ikea, are shutting down stores in mainland China due to shifting market dynamics and outdated business models.

Jan 12 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers pinpoint 'key reason' for High Street closures as UK retailer shuts 32 stores

Shoppers believe the recent wave of high street closures, including River Island's decision to shut 32 stores, is linked to significant financial losses and changing shopping habits.

Jan 11 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

High street shoppers 'not surprised' popular retailer is shutting 32 UK stores

British retailer River Island is closing 32 stores in January as part of a restructuring effort amid the rise of online shopping and high operating costs, with shoppers expressing little surprise at the decision.

Jan 10 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

All the high street stores in January 2026 including Primark and River Island

The article discusses the anticipated store closures of major retailers like Primark and River Island in January 2026, following a significant number of retailer bankruptcies last year.

Jan 10 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

River Island reveals exact date 27 stores will close this month - see full list

River Island has confirmed the closure dates for 27 of its stores this month, part of a larger restructure affecting 33 stores approved by the High Court.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Retail in Distress: Creative Fight Against Store Closures

The article discusses the struggles facing retail businesses in urban areas, particularly around Munich, highlighting a rise in empty storefronts and a shift towards nail salons, barbershops, and vending machine shops.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New Look and Poundland among big names closing nearly 800 UK stores

Nearly 800 stores belonging to major UK retail and hospitality brands have closed in 2025 due to restructuring amidst rising costs and diminished consumer spending.

Dec 29 โ€ข 06:23 UTC

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