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The Works, a popular British discount retailer, is set to close its Dereham, Norfolk store tomorrow due to failed lease renewal negotiations. The closure is part of a wider trend of store closures for the brand, with nine locations in Norfolk affected and the closest alternative store 11.8 miles away in Swaffham. The Works, known for its wide range of products including books, stationery, craft materials, games, and toys, has been expanding its portfolio in recent years, opening 14 new stores and refitting 34 existing ones. Despite the closures, the brand remains committed to enhancing customer experience and expanding its presence.

Marks and Spencer shoppers in Sunderland are facing the closure of their city center store on May 25, 2024, leaving many devastated. The iconic art-deco building has been a pillar of the community for decades, and locals express concern about the impact on the area. Despite plans for a new M&S Foodhall at Washington Galleries, the seven-mile distance from the existing store poses challenges for some residents, who rely heavily on the city center location. The closure is part of a broader restructuring by Marks and Spencer, which aims to shift focus towards food-only stores and introduce larger, more modern outlets.

All London Drugs stores in Western Canada are expected to be open by the end of the day Tuesday, more than a week after a cyberattack closed all 79 locations. Core services have reopened in 40 stores, but pharmacy customers cannot fill new prescriptions. Customers are advised to call their local pharmacy or visit the store in person. Canada Post locations within stores, the Insurance Services Call Centre, and optical locations are open.

Poundland has closed its store in Jackson Square, less than seven months after it opened. The closure is part of a wider trend of Poundland store closures in recent months, with several other branches shutting down since the company took over former Wilko shops in September 2023. The Jackson Square closure has shocked some locals and employees, as it follows a similar closure in Alfreton, Derbyshire, earlier this month. Poundland claims that it will look for other opportunities for those affected by the store closure, but it is unclear how many jobs will be lost as a result.

Family Dollar is closing another location in Ohio, this time in Conesville, leaving residents without easy access to affordable essentials. The store, which opened in January 2021, employed seven to 10 sales associates but is now set to lay off all employees by April 20. Some residents are expressing disappointment and concern about the loss of a convenient shopping option, while others question the store’s sales performance. The closure is part of a larger trend of Family Dollar store closures in Ohio, with 34 other locations closing on or around April 20. Family Dollar’s parent company, Dollar Tree, plans to shut down around 1,000 stores in the coming years, citing declining sales due to the cost-of-living crisis, inflation, and reduced government benefits.

Walmart has announced the closure of another store, located in the Fair Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The store will shut its doors for the final time on May 17, affecting 105 employees. The closure is part of a trend of store closures by Walmart this year, with six other locations already closed nationwide. Walmart has other locations in the Milwaukee area, including a Supercenter in West Milwaukee, and employees have been encouraged to apply for positions at other stores. The closure of this store is a reminder of the challenges facing many brick-and-mortar retailers in the face of online competition and changing consumer preferences.

Costa Coffee is set to close its Inglis Street store in Inverness, Scotland, in July. The closure is part of the company’s regular review of its store estate to ensure it is right for its communities and teams. Costa says it is currently having conversations with all of its store team members and aims to re-deploy them to nearby stores.

Sainsbury’s has announced the closure of its convenience store in Chester City Centre, leaving shoppers devastated. The store, which has been open for a decade, will close its doors on September 14, 2023, affecting 14 staff members.