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Job Losses

This coverage examines job losses within the UK retail sector, investigating store closures, restructuring initiatives, supplier impact, and workforce reductions. Reporting highlights trends in employment shifts, cost strategies, and executive decisions — offering insight for HR leaders, operations managers, and business executives dealing with staffing challenges and strategic planning.

Job Losses

This coverage examines job losses within the UK retail sector, investigating store closures, restructuring initiatives, supplier impact, and workforce reductions. Reporting highlights trends in employment shifts, cost strategies, and executive decisions — offering insight for HR leaders, operations managers, and business executives dealing with staffing challenges and strategic planning.

Claire’s and TOFS near administration, 2,500 jobs at risk

Claire’s and TOFS near administration, 2,500 jobs at risk

Accessories chain Claire’s and discount retailer The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are…
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 10:11
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Rates hike threatens 500 big high street outlets, trade bodies warn

Rates hike threatens 500 big high street outlets, trade bodies warn

UKHospitality and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have called on the government to…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10:15
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Modella acquires 156 Claire’s stores in UK&I rescue deal

Modella acquires 156 Claire’s stores in UK&I rescue deal

Specialist retail investment firm Modella Capital has officially acquired 156 Claire’s…
Monday, 29 September 2025, 9:43
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Retail sales up 2.5% in July despite job losses and store closures

Retail sales up 2.5% in July despite job losses and store closures

Retail sales in the UK rose 2.5% in the four weeks ended 2 August against a growth of 0.5%…
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 8:56
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High street sales falter in June as shoppers go online

High street sales falter in June as shoppers go online

High street sales growth continued to lag behind inflation in June, as shoppers turned to…
Friday, 4 July 2025, 8:56
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River Island to shut 33 stores with hundreds of jobs at risk

River Island to shut 33 stores with hundreds of jobs at risk

River Island is reportedly planning to shutter 33 shops as part of a restructuring plan that…
Monday, 23 June 2025, 8:57
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River Island owners prepare rescue plan amid tough market conditions

River Island owners prepare rescue plan amid tough market conditions

High street fashion brand River Island has reportedly appointed advisers from PwC to draft a…
Monday, 9 June 2025, 9:21
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New Original Factory Shop owner eyes major rent cuts as part of CVA 

New Original Factory Shop owner eyes major rent cuts as part of CVA 

The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) landlords could face a package of major rent cuts as its…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 8:58
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Clintons returns to FY profit following store closures

Clintons returns to FY profit following store closures

Clintons has returned to profit following a period of store closures and job losses, with…
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 9:17
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New TOFS owner eyes potential CVA and store closures

New TOFS owner eyes potential CVA and store closures

Modella Capital, the owner of The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), is reportedly working with…
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 10:14
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