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
. 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
. Debenhams
The chain entered into administration for the second time this year in April, with 17 stores to permanently close (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
. Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston announced the closure all of its 60 UK stores with the loss of 900 jobs (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
5. Warehouse
Warehouse will permanently close all of its stores and online shopping after administrators said they had been unable to secure a rescue deal (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
6. Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley has closed some of its stores permanently after entering into administration (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
7. Frankie and Benny’s
Frankie and Benny’s owner, The Restaurant Group (TRG), is set to permanently close between 100 and 120 restaurants. The majority of these closures will affect Frankie and Benny’s sites. Smaller sister brands such as Garfunkel’s are also affected (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
8. Chiquito
Chiquito, owned by the Restaurant Group, is also set to permanently close the majority of its restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock