Around 13,479 high street stores shut for good last year, according to fresh research from the Centre for Retail Research published today. This is a 28% increase on the levels seen in 2023.
From Monki to Co-op, it’s a tough time for the British high street, with dozens of shops shutting or going under. But Waterstones is bucking the trend, and is set to expand in 2025. Once written ...