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Schuh to Close High Wycombe Store on Oct. 18 After Launching Closing-Down Sale

The shutdown is being reported as part of a broader retrenchment on the UK high street driven by rising costs plus shifts in shopping habits.

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Overview

  • The Eden Shopping Centre branch has posted a window notice confirming the closure and directing customers to Schuh stores in Reading, Watford and Oxford.
  • The closing-down sale is under way to clear stock ahead of the High Wycombe store’s final day of trading on Saturday, October 18.
  • Local reactions highlight disappointment and praise for staff, with customers lamenting the loss of in-person shopping options.
  • Related changes include Cancer Research UK planning 88 shop closures by May 2026, a further 100 by April 2027, and an expansion of out-of-town superstores with 12 new sites.
  • Sector reports point to sustained pressures, with the BRC estimating £2.3bn in extra employer NICs, the CRR projecting 17,350 retail site closures in 2025, and business surveys showing many firms intend to raise prices.