The domino-style closures of high street stores are continuing at pace with more than 1,170 stores closed or earmarked for closure since January. Over the summer months alone the headlines have been filled with news of the ‘failing’ high street, with House of Fraser entering administration and Homebase announcing around 60 stores closures and the loss of up to 2,000 jobs. Despite the summer months traditionally being a particularly difficult time for retailers, this summer has perhaps been...
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