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Poundland, WH Smith and Pizza Hut Among Big Names Closing Nearly 800 Sites Across UK in 2025
More than 500 UK stores closed in 2025 due to weak consumer spending and rising costs, with many brands undergoing restructuring or administration, industry reports show.
- Poundland, WH Smith, Pizza Hut and other big names closed nearly 800 sites across the UK in 2025 due to pressure on consumer finances, rising inflation, and increased business costs.
- WH Smith sold all its UK high street retail shops to focus on its travel locations, while Claire's fashion accessories business went into administration.
- Poundland was sold for £1 and announced plans to shut more than 100 stores by 2026 as part of restructuring efforts to trim its estate.
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Northwich Guardian+13 Reposted by 13 other sources
High street retailers that closed stores in 2025 from River Island to New Look
From Starbucks and Pizza Hut to River Island and New Look, here are the major high street retailers that closed stores across the UK in 2025.
·Northwich, United Kingdom
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Wirral Globe+14 Reposted by 14 other sources
Which high street brands closed stores in 2025?
A raft of major UK retail and hospitality brand shut down stores across the UK this year, amid pressure on consumer finances and rising costs.
·Merseyside, United Kingdom
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