The British high street continues to struggle in 2026, with a number of major retailers closing stores for good.Rising costs, ...

Several major high street names are set to close sites across London in 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures from rising costs, tax burdens, and shifting consumer habits. Franco Manca will shut nine ...

East London has long been one of the most exciting places to shop in the capital. Its mix of cult independents, cult-following concept stores, and ever-rotating pop-ups makes it unlike anywhere else ...

When British discount retailer Wilko shut its remaining 68 stores in October 2023, people mourned what they took these closures to signal: the demise of the high street. In the 1970s and 1980s, ...

This article is part of our new editorial package, The Future of Shopping, in which we predict how the retail landscape will be shaped over the next decade. Click here to read more. It’s an age-old ...