SHOPPERS have revealed their heartbreak after a huge fashion chain announced it will close another shop within weeks.
Peacocks collapsed into administration in 2020 and was forced to close just over 200 of its 400 stores.
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The chain was rescued in April 2021 and was able to keep its remaining stores open, saving 2,000 jobs.
But now, the retailer has announced it will close its store in Merthyr Tydfil high street in Wales on March 23.
The Sun has contacted Peacocks for comment.
Shoppers have taken to the Google reviews to heap praise on the “incredible” store “lovely, friendly staff”.
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They also flocked to social media to share their sadness over the decision to close the site.
One Facebook user said: “Another town losing its shops.
“Merthyr on a Tuesday used to be bouncing with the market. Sad times.”
Another wrote: “There will be nothing left in Merthyr if this carries on.”
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A third cried: “Such a shame. Love Peacocks.”
And a fourth added: “I’m so sorry to be reading this.
“Such lovely staff working in this store, which we visit each weekend when we travel over from the Rhondda. Such a sad day.”
I’m a size 22 and went to Peacocks for some new autumnal outfits – I’m obsessed with the dresses & got a coat to die for
Post have also popped up on Facebook promoting the store’s huge closing down sale.
One read: “All sale in store has a further 30% off It.
“Come into Peacocks Merthyr Tydfil high street.
“Closing Down Sale so it’s only our store with this sale.
“More lines to be added. Sale on until the store closure on March 23.”
It’s not the only Peacocks store set to disappear from the high street in the coming weeks.
The shop in Ashford’s County Square Shopping Centre in Kent will also close on March 23.
The unit has just reopened after “essential electrical works” forced it to remain closed for more than a week.
Elsewhere, Peacocks in Camborne, Cornwall, will close on April 3.
Plus, it is also shuttering its branch in Boscombe, Bournemouth, on April 6 in a blow for locals.
The retailer revealed news of the closure on its Facebook page which also showed a closing down sign-up in the branch window.
Peacocks collapsed into administration in November 2020 and shut half of its then over 420 stores in a blow to the high street.
The fashion chain went bust after struggling for business amid the coronavirus pandemic and multiple lockdowns.
However, it has been slowly reappearing on the high street, building its portfolio back up to around 350 stores.
And in October last year, the chain revealed it had plans to open seven new stores across Wales, England and Scotland.
It did not confirm the exact opening dates for the new stores.
Which Peacocks stores are closing down?
PEACOCKS is set to close almost half a dozen stores in the coming weeks.
See the full list below:
- Merthyr Tydfil, Wales – March 23
- County Square Shopping Centre, Ashford, Kent – March 23
- Camborne, Cornwall – April 3
- Boscombe, Bournemouth – April 3
What other changes are taking place on the high street?
The high street is almost unrecognisable compared to what it once was with some locals describing their town as more like a “ghost town.”
Shops, pubs and restaurants are all falling victim to the increasing cost of living, with high rents and bills making it impossible to survive.
Shoppers no longer have the cash to splash like they used to with many just managing to get by after paying for essentials.
Last year popular retailers such as Wilko fell into administration and vanished from the high street for good.
Fans were left devastated over the demise of the discounter, however, it does look like the retailer is making a comeback.
The Range snapped up the website and brand name last year and has since started to open up some new concept stores, much to the delight of fans.
Wilko stores have already opened in Plymouth, Exeter and Luton and opening dates of a further two locations have recently been revealed.
Stores are set to open in St Albans and Rotherham on Good Friday, March 29 at 9am.
Meanwhile, it is not such good news for Body Shop fans as the iconic beauty retailer recently fell into administration and revealed it would be closing almost half of its 198 stores.
Seven branches have already closed with immediate effect but administrators for the high street stalwart said it is looking to “secure the brand’s future” with the restructure.
Troubled fashion brand Superdry is also looking at various “cost-saving options” after reports it is considering a major restructuring.
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However, some retailers are bucking the trend and opening up in new locations.
Primark said it will open five new branches, and one is coming in just weeks.
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