9 restaurant chains and shops that won’t reopen after the pandemic

By Helen Johnson

Published 9th Jun 2020, 15:41 GMT

Updated 22nd Sep 2020, 12:41 GMT

Non-essential shops and retailers had to temporarily close their doors when the UK entered into lockdown in March, and many have since struggled with the financial burden

Some have since entered into administration and closed all stores completely, with some chains set to see some (or the majority) of their shops remain closed permanently

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. Aldo

Shoe chain Aldo collapsed into administration after its Canadian parent firm Aldo Group drafted in administrators at insolvency specialists RSM. Aldo has announced that five out of its 13 UK shops will not reopen (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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. Debenhams

The chain entered into administration for the second time this year in April, with 17 stores to permanently close (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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. Cath Kidston

Cath Kidston announced the closure all of its 60 UK stores with the loss of 900 jobs (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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1. Aldo

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2. Debenhams

The chain entered into administration for the second time this year in April, with 17 stores to permanently close (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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3. Cath Kidston

Cath Kidston announced the closure all of its 60 UK stores with the loss of 900 jobs (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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4. Oasis

Oasis will permanently close all of its stores and online shopping (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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