5 major high street shops confirm closures in 2026 - shoppers left 'genuinely gutted'

The UK's high streets have had a rough few years. With shoppers going online more and more, several household name brands fell into administration, leading many stores to close their doors. In 2024, more than 13,000 high street shops shut down, as reported by the Centre for Retail Research. While official statistics for 2025 are not available yet, it is believed that the number of store closures was even higher that year.

Unfortunately, Britain's high streets are bracing for a tough year ahead, as more store closures are already scheduled for 2026. Here are the five major retailers confirmed to be closing branches in 2026.