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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Closure of Meitetsu Department Store: Is the Era Changing from 4M to 2M1T? The Key to Commercial Battles is Uniqueness

Meitetsu Department Store in Nagoya closes after 71 years, signaling a shift in the retail landscape from the traditional '4M' model to a new '2M1T' structure with an emphasis on uniqueness.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Claire's worker shows what it's like to work in closing store including discounts

A Claire's employee documented the realities of working at a store facing closure due to the retailer's administration and impending layoffs.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Marks and Spencer make major store closure announcement — 92 jobs affected

Marks and Spencer plans to close a city center store in Swansea, affecting 92 jobs due to ongoing under-performance.

Feb 24 • 12:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the closure of FATE, its controlling company will install Chinese batteries on the same site to avoid power outages

After the closure of the FATE tire factory, its controlling company, Aluar, will use part of the site in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, to set up a Chinese battery park to store electricity and prevent summer power outages.

Feb 22 • 09:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The famous fast food chain in the U.S. confirms the closure of more than 300 stores in 2026

Wendy's has confirmed plans to close over 300 locations in the U.S. in response to economic challenges as part of a recovery strategy.

Feb 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police seize illegal drinks, smuggled cigarettes, and close meat shop in convenience store

The police operation in Campo Grande, Brazil, resulted in the seizure of illegal alcohol, smuggled cigarettes, and the closure of a meat shop.

Feb 20 • 10:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: A group of young people stormed the S-market - soon the harsh truth was revealed

There has been a significant increase in shoplifting among youths at the S-market in Jyväskylä, leading to the closure of self-service checkouts when large groups enter the store.

Feb 19 • 19:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High street discount store launches 30% off sale after closing four shops

The Original Factory Shop is offering a 30% off sale at its Bridgnorth location following the closure of four of its branches.

Feb 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge shoe chain announces closure of ‘legendary’ shopping centre store after 10 years

A shoe retailer, Schuh, has closed its store at The Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford as part of a strategy to focus on more successful locations.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nana-chan at Nagoya Station to Continue Operation Even After the Departure of Meitetsu Department Store

Nana-chan, a giant mannequin near Nagoya Station, will continue to operate at its current location despite the upcoming closure of the Meitetsu Department Store.

Feb 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Liquidation in California: Mollie Stone’s of San Mateo closes its 42nd Street store after 25 years and liquidates its inventory

Mollie Stone’s Markets is closing its 42nd Street store in San Mateo, California, after 25 years of operation, citing market dynamics and infrastructure limitations as reasons for the closure.

Feb 9 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 03:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Iconic shop is vanishing from high-streets after 33 years and it'll cause 1 big problem

The closure of Quiz Clothing, an iconic high street brand for 33 years, highlights the ongoing struggles in retail and evokes nostalgia among shoppers.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Closure of these Posts confirmed - Here is the timeline

Posti is closing five of its own stores, with services being transferred to partner companies or other Posti service points between March and April.

Feb 5 • 14:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A supermarket located in a strategic location has closed forever: what were the reasons

The Grupo Libertad firm permanently shut down its main store in the Saavedra neighborhood due to a restructuring, after operating for three years in a gourmet format.

Feb 4 • 15:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'Hands Nagoya Store' will close on January 11 next year, the largest in the Tokai region

The Hands Nagoya store located at JR Nagoya Takashimaya will close on January 11, 2027, due to the expiration of the building lease, as announced by Sanko Creative Life.

Feb 4 • 10:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Marks and Spencer closes down iconic store as part of major £17million move

Marks and Spencer has closed one of its Somerset stores after 92 years to unveil a new flagship location in Bath’s Southgate following a £17million investment.

Feb 4 • 09:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

After announcing the closure of her clothing store, Marixa Balli put all items on clearance and surprised everyone with the prices

Marixa Balli announced the closure of one of her clothing stores and showcased a clearance sale on social media with surprising prices.

Feb 3 • 16:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

PIK Vrbovec closes discount store after 35 years. People write: "Everything has been destroyed"

After 35 years of operation, the PIK Vrbovec discount store has closed, prompting public outcry about the loss it represents.

Feb 3 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers devastated as 'time has come' to close popular family-run store

Clarkes of Sussex, a beloved family-run art and stationary store in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, has announced its permanent closure after over 40 years, leaving shoppers heartbroken.

Feb 3 • 11:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Closure of iconic British department store is so sad - I worked there for 10 years

The article reflects on the closure of a well-known British department store after a decade of service by the author, highlighting the changing retail landscape in the UK.

Jan 16 • 08:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Goodbye to the first Zara in history: Inditex will close the store on Juan Flórez street in A Coruña

Inditex will close the original Zara store located on Juan Flórez street in A Coruña at the end of this month due to its dimensions not fitting the current commercial proposal.

Jan 15 • 16:38 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The priest saw this in the store window. He interrupted the carol and took out his phone

A priest interrupted his pastoral visit after seeing a surprising notice in a store window announcing a temporary closure for a carol service, sparking online discussions.

Jan 14 • 13:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Timeless' footwear store could disappear from high street after 150 years

The historic 'Timeless' footwear store, favored by Kate Middleton, faces potential closure due to declining foot traffic and competition from online shopping.

Jan 13 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beloved UK store closing down after 35 years as it confirms 'all stock must go'

A popular luxury fashion store in Liverpool called Cricket will cease operations in March 2026 after 35 years, with all stock being sold off before the closure.

Jan 9 • 09:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Ottobrunner Social Department Store: Clearance Sale at the Children's Klawotte

The 'Klawotte Kinder & Kreativ' in Ottobrunn, a social department store and community hub, is closing permanently on January 16 due to economic unsustainability.

Jan 8 • 14:18 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fashion chain to shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 - full list and new dates released

River Island plans to close 32 UK stores as part of a restructuring plan, with confirmed closure dates for 15 of these locations.

Dec 31 • 15:55 UTC

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