A MAJOR high street brand will pull the plug on one of its stores today – as locals mourn the “shock” closure.
Outdoor clothes shop Trespass will pull down the shutters at its outlet in Blackburn, Lancashire today.
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The chain, which sells a variety of its own-brand coats, clothing, socks, shoes, boots and outdoor equipment shut some of its 300-plus stores last year.
Trespass had no plans to relocate staff to other nearby stores, Lancashire Telegraph reported.
Many customers have now taken social media to share their disappointment over the decision.
“Oh no, I used to go here a lot,” one user said.
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A second chimed in: “I’m just shocked.
“Can’t believe how many store closures are happening in Lancashire.”
The firm announced in July last year it was closing six branches.
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Many retail chains are set to close down branches in 2024 and some left the high street altogether in 2023.
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Rising costs and a lack of customers through the door have made it difficult for even the largest retailers to survive.
Possibly the biggest shock of last year was the collapse of popular discount chain Wilko.
It disappeared from the high street after failing to find a buyer to take on the whole business.
The Range bought the Wilko brand name and website, and since then has opened up three concept stores in Plymouth, Exeter and Luton.
Stationary chain Paperchase also went bust in 2023 but has since re-appeared in certain branches of Tesco.
Other retailers such as Boots, Poundland and Jack Wills all closed branches in 2023.
According to the British Retail Consortium, 6,000 retail outlets have closed down since 2018.
More changes are in store for 2024 too as some major retailers look to shake up their portfolios.
Large retailers such as Boots, Costa Next and Sports Direct are set to close down some locations.
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We have the full list of shops closing down in 2024 including branches of Argos and WHSmith.
