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Wynsors to Close 17 UK Stores

The decision follows strain at owner Modella Capital after other portfolio retailers entered administration, signaling potential local job losses and weaker high‑street footfall.

Overview

  • Wynsors confirmed on Monday that 17 of its more than 45 UK shops will close and issued a statement thanking customers as some branches begin closing‑down sales.
  • Local reporting and company notices identify affected towns including Crewe, Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield, Gateshead, Sunderland and Bolton's Blackburn Road branch among others.
  • Shops already offering clearance sales include Crewe, Rochdale and Gateshead with discounts reported at up to about 60 percent.
  • The cuts follow earlier warnings from private equity owner Modella Capital and come after two other Modella‑linked retailers, Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop, entered administration in 2026.
  • No firm closure dates or confirmed job numbers have been published yet, leaving staff and local councils to assess short‑term income loss and likely reduced footfall on affected high streets.