Overview
- River Island says nine branches will close on January 18, including Aylesbury, Sutton Coldfield, Surrey Quays, Leeds Birstall Park, Lisburn, Perth, Taunton, Wrexham and Burton upon Trent.
- The company has confirmed 27 shutdowns across January as part of a previously announced 33‑store programme, with further dates set for January 24, 26 and 31.
- High Court approval for the restructuring came in August 2025, following late‑2025 closures in Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Stockton‑on‑Tees and Great Yarmouth.
- The plan also seeks reduced rents at 71 locations and prioritises redeployment of staff across a UK workforce of more than 5,000.
- Court filings and company statements cite a £32.3 million pre‑tax loss and a 15% fall in turnover, with weaker footfall and the shift to online shopping highlighted as key pressures.