US EditionLocal Store Among 33 River Island Shops Set to Close
- By January 2026, River Island plans to shut down 33 of its outlets throughout the UK, among them its stores in Poole and Workington.
- The closures follow a sharp rise in business costs and a migration of shoppers from high street stores to online platforms, which left the store portfolio misaligned with customer needs.
- The fashion retailer currently operates 230 stores and employs around 5,500 people, with hundreds of jobs at risk amid a radical restructuring plan to reverse recent heavy losses.
- Ben Lewis, CEO of River Island, acknowledged the brand’s long-standing presence on the UK high street and expressed regret over the potential job losses, emphasizing efforts to keep them as limited as possible.
- River Island is negotiating with landlords over reduced rents for 71 additional stores and expects fresh funding after creditors vote to help secure the business’s long-term viability.
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Malvern Gazette+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Full list of River Island stores set to close
River Island has announced the locations of the 33 shops it is set to close across the UK by January 2026.
·Great Malvern, United Kingdom
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Dorset EchoPopular fashion chain confirms closure of town centre store
A POPULAR fashion retailer has confirmed the closure of a town centre store.
·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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