Overview
- The latest tranche will shut by early February, including Hammersmith and Weston‑super‑Mare on December 24, Lancaster on December 19, Northampton Sixfields on December 31, and Nottingham Eastpoint on January 22.
- Nineteen previously announced closures for December and January are still proceeding, and affected stores are running clearance sales with reductions of up to 40% across all stock.
- The chain expects to reduce its UK network from about 800 outlets to between 650 and 700 once the restructuring is complete.
- Earlier waves included 57 closures by the end of September and around 40 sites exiting where landlords chose not to renew leases, alongside company‑targeted exits from least‑profitable shops.
- Recovery efforts also include a simplified grocery pricing model of £1, £2 and £3 as the business responds to higher operating costs that have weighed on profitability.