Stores Closing In 2024 Uk Economy. Shoppers and retailers are set for a challenging year ahead, according to a leading trade body. A total of 14,081 shops and outlets belonging to multiples and chains (those with five or more outlets) exited uk high streets, shopping centres and retail parks in 2023.

The high street economy is continuing to evolve across the uk, with many big brands opening, and closing, stores in april 2024. Some stores will be replaced or relocated while others will disappear from the high street.