Overview
- The Oxford Westgate and Didcot Orchard Centre branches shut permanently on Saturday, January 31.
- River Island closed 11 stores today across the UK, with affected sites including Gloucester, Barnstaple and Poole.
- A published list names 32 locations due to close in 2026, with the Rugby branch scheduled to shut on February 7.
- The retailer says the closures form part of a recovery plan following heavy losses and a narrowly avoided administration last year.
- Customers are being directed to shop online, with next-day and nominated-day delivery promoted as alternatives to visiting stores.