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Iconic UK shoe chain closes stores and people rush to buy cheap stock | UK | News

Iconic UK shoe chain closes stores and people rush to buy cheap stock | UK | News

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Russell & Bromley, which previously operated 36 high street stores across the UK and was acquired by Next, has started a first wave of closures as part of an administration deal. Closing its Covent Garden, Bath and Harrogate stores this week, the retailer is also launching clearance sales with 90% of everything. In response, shoppers have taken to social media to share the bargains they’ve come away with, including a £900 pair of boots for just £128. TikTok user @ninalisaaa recorded her shopping trip, showing the offers left to have as shelves empty for the last time. Another shopper, @lauracathryn, said she couldn’t wait to shop around the Ashford branch when she heard the news, saying they have sales on both this year and last year’s seasons. She said: “I could not get over the prices. They had shoes for £30 from over £300 – that is a 90% reduction. The amount of stock they have is crazy – I was in shoe heaven.” Commenting on her video, one person said: “I’m devastated they are …

The Entertainer to open new toy shops across UK – first one during May | UK | News

The Entertainer to open new toy shops across UK – first one during May | UK | News

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A UK biggest toy retailer is set to open three new stores across the UK. The Entertainer has announced plans to expand, with 160 standalone stores and over 1,000 concessions in other retailers. One of these new spots will be a relocating store in Cardiff. The new shop in St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff will be 25% larger than the current site. The second store will open at Junction 32 outlet village in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The third store is first to open in May at The Galleria in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This will be The Entertainer’s first large-scale outlet store, at over 8,000 sq ft. This follows the company opening its first outlet store at Dalton Park in County Durham in 2025. TEAL Group chief executive Andrew Murphy said: “As Britain’s Toy Shop, we’re constantly identifying opportunities to expand our UK business and improve the quality of our existing physical estate.” He added: “I’m delighted with how our plans for 2026 are shaping up in that regard, with a fabulous upgrade in location, size …

Morrisons to close UK branch as supermarket giant confirms ‘difficult decision’ | UK | News

Morrisons to close UK branch as supermarket giant confirms ‘difficult decision’ | UK | News

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Morrisons has announced its decision to close one of its stores. Morrisons Daily at Parkwood Green Shopping Centre in Rainham, Kent, will close on July 3. The retailer said on Tuesday it had made the “difficult decision” to shut the store following a strategic review. The news has sparked disappointment among residents, with some warning the closure will hit elderly shoppers the hardest. Following the closure in July, customers will need to travel to other Morrisons Daily stores on Luton Road and Admiral Walk in Chatham. There are also larger Morrisons supermarkets in Walderslade and Strood. A spokesperson for Morrisons told the Sun: “As part of our commitment to improving our competitiveness and delivering the best value for our customers, we regularly review all parts of our operation. “Following a strategic review, we have made the difficult decision to close our Morrisons Daily store at Parkwood Green. “Our priority now is to support our valued colleagues who are affected by this decision. “We will be working hard to ensure that as many of them as …

Aldi set to open 8 new UK stores in £40m expansion – full list of locations | UK | News

Aldi set to open 8 new UK stores in £40m expansion – full list of locations | UK | News

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Aldi has confirmed the eight locations where it will open new stores as part of a £40million investment. A supermarket representative said the chain aims to offer more budget-friendly alternatives in areas currently served by more expensive options. The expansion targets areas in the capital and Greater London. It comes after several openings in or near the capital last year, including new stores in Wimbledon, Fulham Broadway, Shoreditch, Caterham, Uxbridge, Old Kent Road and Kentish Town. “We know household budgets are still under pressure, and too many Londoners don’t have an Aldi within easy reach,” said Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK. “These new stores will bring our unbeatable value to more families while creating around 200 new jobs across the capital.” The investment comes as part of a wider UK expansion, with the supermarket previously revealing aims to open 40 new stores across the country. The locations of Aldi’s eight new stores include: Hanworth (Twickenham Road) Willesden (High Road) Watford Marble Arch Hoxton Orpington West Epsom Stepney Green It …

Huge UK fashion chain closing website in hours with 80% off everything | UK | News

Huge UK fashion chain closing website in hours with 80% off everything | UK | News

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An iconic UK fashion retailer is closing its website in a matter of hours, offering customers huge last-minute discounts in its “biggest ever sale”. LK Bennett announced the closure of its website, which is taking place tonight (April 13) and added it wil cut the price of its products by at least 80%. The retailer also said they have an online exclusive sale of up to 90% for its high-end dresses, shoes, accessories, and customers can grab last minute bargains today. The retailer began the closure of its shops in January. The company, founded by Linda Bennett in London in 1990, collapsed in January, with John Noon and Mark Firmin of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP appointed as joint administrators later that month. The brand has since been sold to US firm Gordon Brothers, but nine stand-alone stores and 13 concession stores, located across the UK, were not included in the deal. Last month they launched sales with up to 75% off. On the sales, a spokesperson added: “There are some truly exceptional offers available …

Abandoned UK shopping centre bulldozed after all 30 shops closed in one hour | UK | News

Abandoned UK shopping centre bulldozed after all 30 shops closed in one hour | UK | News

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The demolition of a former shopping centre has begun after 30 shops were purportedly given just an hour’s notice to shut down. Priory Square, on Priory Queensway in Birmingham, once housed hair salons, B&M, restaurants and the renowned Oasis Market. However, traders were forced to close indefinitely back in March 2025, with the site left empty. A spokesperson for Hammerson, the real estate firm that owns the centre, at the time said that the decision was made with the health and safety of tenants and the public in mind. The closure followed an annual fire risk assessment that found issues requiring significant improvements, including upgrades to the electrical system. Hammerson has now confirmed that demolition has begun. Former shop fronts have been ripped out, and staff in high-visibility jackets have been seen at the site alongside construction equipment, reports BirminghamLive. In a statement, a Hammerson spokesperson said: “Since closing Priory Square last year, we have secured the site and have started the demolition works. “We remain in dialogue with Birmingham City Council on next steps …

Collapsed high street chain’s debts revealed as it closes store in UK | UK | News

Collapsed high street chain’s debts revealed as it closes store in UK | UK | News

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A well-known UK discount chain entered administration earlier this year, and its debts have now been revealed. The Original Factory Shop faced difficulties and began to close its stores. The Factory Shop Ltd, trading as The Original Factory Shop, was established in 1969 and operates as a UK-wide discount department store chain. The retail brand went into administration in January after its owners, Modella Capital, said “last-ditch” measures to rescue the high street shop had not worked. The brand had an outlet in Lancaster Leisure Park which is now closed. It also has a store in Garstang which is set to close on March 29. It underwent restructuring amid fears over its future, with investment firm Modella Capital stepping in to save it. However, in January this year, the group said it would have to start insolvency proceedings for the business. Insider reports that details around the insolvency have now been revealed. According to an estimate included in a new report by administrators Interpath, The Original Factory Shop owed more than £30m to unsecured trade …

Clothing chain shuts UK high street store after plunging into administration | UK | News

Clothing chain shuts UK high street store after plunging into administration | UK | News

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The Original Factory Shop’s Melksham branch has closed (file photo) (Image: Getty) A discount retailer has closed another branch after the high street chain plunged into administration. Joint administrators were appointed to The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) in January. While TOFS online store closed, the chain’s 137 shops continued to trade as a going concern while the joint administrators explored options for the business, which was established in 1969. But the retailer’s branch in Melksham, Wiltshire, welcomed customers for the final time on Sunday (March 22). READ MORE: High street giant reopens online store after plunging into administration READ MORE: Drivers urged to do 1 thing as major car park provider falls into administration The Original Factory Shop was established in the late 1960s (Image: Getty) In a final post on Facebook, the TOFS Melksham branch team wrote: “So our final post. Thank you to everyone who has shopped with us over the last 19 years and thank you to everyone who has worked with us. We have made so many friends who we will …

High street giant reopens online store after plunging into administration – shops closed | UK | News

High street giant reopens online store after plunging into administration – shops closed | UK | News

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A major high street brand has reopened its online stores after plunging into administration and closing all high street shops. Malin + Goetz, which filed for administration in the UK in January, announced it would be closing its seven London stores “immediately”. The skincare and fragrance company also paused all its online orders. Now, in a dramatic turnaround, the company has sent an email to customers announcing that its online store has reopened. It read: “We missed you. We’re now accepting orders. Be the first to shop before we officially go live. Thank you for your patience while we’ve been on pause.” Now, the online store does appear to be taking orders again. Malin + Goetz had stores in Spitalfields, Canary Wharf, Seven Dials, Soho, Islington, Battersea Power Station, and Borough Yards. In just over 20 years, the company grew to have stores in California and Hong Kong, open up flagship stores in the UK in 2022, and became established as a premium beauty brand. The company also worked with third-party retailers, such as John …