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Full list of high street stores closing in 2026 from Primark to River Island
River Island plans to close 33 stores and Poundland over 100 in 2026 due to declining footfall, rising costs, and restructuring efforts, risking thousands of jobs.
- Major high‑street names including River Island and Poundland announced planned 2026 shop exits, with River Island set to close 33 stores and Poundland leading closures next year.
- River Island sought a court‑approved plan to prevent administration after sales and footfall fell, while Poundland launched closure plans including 68 shops and two warehouses following its June takeover by Gordon Brothers.
- The full Poundland list names Bexhill, Ponders End, Kilmarnock, Faversham and other January–February 2026 closures, all due to leases expiring or landlords serving notice, with extensive clearance sales underway.
- Poundland's restructuring has put over 100 jobs at risk, and closures will exceed 68, reducing stores from around 800 to around 650 or 700.
- Cancer Research UK plans to close up to 90 stores by May 2026, increasing research funding by approximately 5,500, with Primark Dartford and Tresspass Southampton also shutting.
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