Retailers have faced a bleak landscape in 2025 with what seems like a fresh wave of store closures every month. The latest data from the Centre for Retail Research published in February shows 206 stores and 1,233 employees affected by seven “failing businesses”, including Homebase, Beales, Select Fashion, and Quiz Clothing. While some continue to trade online or undergo big changes, their high street presence has been depleted.

A similar trend will continue into April as many brands prepare…