The landscape of the British high street has shapeshifted over the years, with shopping and spending habits changing after the Covid pandemic and later, the cost of living crisis.
Health and beauty retailer Boots has been hit with store closures which will affect customers throughout 2024.
The retailer has announced plans to drop from around 2,200 to 1,900 branches.
Speaking about team members previously, a spokesperson from Boots said: "Evolving the store estate in this way allows Boots to concentrate its team members where they are needed and focus investment more acutely in individual stores with the ambition of consistently delivering an excellent and reliable service in a fresh and up-to-date environment."
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Boots will close several stores across the UK
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Latest Boots stores closing in 2024
- Littlehampton, West Sussex - January 29
- Clifton, York - February 17
- Landford Road, Liverpool - February
- East Parade, Heworth, York - March 9
- Anglia Square, Norfolk - March
- North Kenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne - March
- Pool, Redruth - March
- Gestridge Road, Teignbridge - no date
The Boots store at Staple Hill, Bristol closed its doors just days ago on January 27.
And today will be the last day of trading for Boots at Littlehampton, West Sussex, which will close its doors on January 28.
But those who have had their local Boots close need not fear, as they will still be able to shop at sites nearby and online.
In addition to the newest stores announced for closure, there are other stores it had already announced will close this year.
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One Boots store will have its final day of trading today, January 29
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Other Boots stores closing in 2024
- Portland Walk, Barrow
- Carlyon Road, St Austell, Cornwall
- St Blazey, Cornwall
- Cliftonville, Kent Hough
- Lane, Layland, Lancashire
- Rhos on Sea, north Wales
- Colwyn Bay, north Wales
- Caerleon Road, Newport
- Chepstow Road, Newport
- Lurgan, Northern Ireland
- Chard Road, Plymouth
- Mannamead Road, Plymouth
- Claremont Street, Plymouth
- Front Street, Prudhoe
- Gestridge Road, Teignbridge
- Pemberton, Wigan
Boots is not the only popular retailer facing imminent closures. M&S announced store closures ahead of a new expansion to boost the high street.
Just days ago Tesco closed the doors of one of its sites, and Co-op customers were saddened by the announcement of two closures in February and March.
And it's not just food retailers shutting the doors of some sites. Fashion and homeware retailer Matalan will close one store next month.
In good news for the high street, US chicken chain Popeyes is set to launch 30 new stores in the UK.
