Overview
- The chain is shrinking from roughly 800 branches toward a 650–700 store estate after a year of restructuring under Gordon Brothers.
- Around 20 UK sites shut in December, including locations such as Hammersmith and Brighton, closing out the year’s schedule.
- Twelve further closures are confirmed for January, with two more in early February, taking confirmed shutdowns beyond 100 by early 2026.
- The latest exits follow the main programme that closed 57 stores by September, with additional departures triggered by leasing decisions.
- Closing branches are holding clearance sales with discounts of up to about 40%, while some vacated units are being re-let, including five sites taken by pet retailer Jollyes.