Shoppers say it is 'shameful' when a fashion retailer with 150 stores has to close a branch

SHOPPERS are disappointed after a fashion retailer prepares to close one of its branches for good.

Yours Clothing, the plus size clothing brand, has more than 150 stores in the UK.

It is owned by AK Retail, which recently acquired fashion brand Evans and ailing retailer M&Co.

But now Yours will pull down the shutters on its branch in the Vicar Lane Shopping Center in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on February 10.

Shoppers took to social media to share their sadness at the decision, with some labeling it as 'embarrassing' for the city.

One Facebook user said: “Chesterfield is becoming a ghost town.

'It used to be a beautiful, vibrant city.

“The restaurants and pubs are still there, no wonder people shop out of town.

Another shopper said, “I like going to a store to try things on. I'm going to miss this one.'

A third added: “The only clothes shop I use in town. There's very little reason to go now.”

The Sun has contacted Yours for comment.

A number of high street retailers have disappeared from Chesterfield in recent months.

Lloyds Pharmacy withdrew its services from hundreds of Sainsbury's stores last year, including a branch in the city.

In addition, outdoor retailer Trespass closed its high street store in November.

Huge signs have appeared in shop windows announcing the closure of the sale with the slogan: “Everything must go”.

Frankie and Benny's also closed its restaurant in Chesterfield after the chain's owner – The Restaurant Group – announced plans to close 23 locations.

Meanwhile, the Spa Lane Vaults Wetherspoons is in danger of closing after being put up for sale by the chain.

More main street closures

Retailers have been feeling the pressure since the pandemic, as shoppers cut back on spending due to the rising cost of living.

High energy costs and the move to online shopping after the pandemic are also taking their toll, with many high street stores struggling to continue.

The high street has seen a slew of closures in the past year and more are in the pipeline.

Several major brands have also collapsed, such as Wilko and Paperchase.

Many retailers are struggling to make ends meet, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Energy costs have risen and more consumers than ever are choosing to order online instead of going to the store.

This leaves some retailers struggling with budgets and having no choice but to close stores to cut costs.

British retailers saw the amount of goods sold fall last month, at the fastest pace in three years, as under-pressure households moved some of their Christmas shopping to earlier this year.

Sales volumes fell 3.2% in December, Office for National Statistics data showed, compared with a 1.4% increase a month earlier.

Several major chains are pulling down the shutters for the last time this month.

Lidl is pulling down the shutters on its site in Thornaby.

The bargain retailer has confirmed that its Stockton-on-Tees locations will close on February 29.

Boots revealed it would close 300 stores over the next year as part of plans to develop its brand.

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