This weekend, 23 high street stores across the UK are closing their doors, affecting shoppers from coast to coast. Among the closures are outlets from notable retailers Marks & Spencer, FatFace, and Quiz, signaling significant changes in the retail landscape.
Quiz, a well-known bargain fashion retailer, is set to close all of its remaining stores after entering administration for the second time in twelve months. The company faced a challenging start to 2026, leading to the appointment of joint administrators Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs from Interpath in February. Last month, Interpath announced a decisive closure plan for the remaining Quiz locations.
Alistair McAlinden, head of Interpath in Scotland and joint administrator, expressed gratitude to the staff: “As the Quiz stores close their doors for the final time, we would like to thank every member of staff for their commitment over the past five months. In exceptionally challenging circumstances, their professionalism ensured the business could continue to trade effectively. We are extremely grateful for their efforts and wish them all the best for the future.”
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Marks & Spencer is also closing two key outlets: its store at Riverside Retail Park in Warrington and the Foodhall at Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport. The retailer cited underperformance as the main reason behind these closures scheduled for June 21.
FatFace is following suit, announcing the closure of its long-standing Hitchin shop on June 20. The brand also operates stores in Birmingham and Solihull but is streamlining its physical presence.
The closures span various locations across the UK including St. Enoch, Derby, Leicester, Northampton, Portsmouth, Castleford, Newtownabbey, Livingston, Buchanan, Stirling, Trafford, Fort, Merryhill, Braehead, Meadowhall, Metro, Cardiff, Arndale, Craigavon, Hull, Hitchin, Newport, and Warrington.
These developments mark a tough period for high street retailers as they navigate changing consumer habits and economic pressures.