Iceland is shutting down two stores this weekend, impacting local shoppers. Find out if your nearby location is among those closing.
Borehamwood: So, Iceland is closing two of its stores this weekend. It’s a bummer for shoppers in those areas. They just shut down the Borehamwood store and another one in Essex.
This brings the total to 25 stores closed by Iceland in the past year. A sign at the Borehamwood location said they’re closing for good on January 4th. That’s a tough break for the folks who relied on that store.
An Iceland spokesperson mentioned that they’re working with employees to find them jobs at nearby stores. They’re also planning to open 20 new stores across the UK in the next financial year, which is a bit of good news.
They also closed a store in Exeter recently. It’s sad to see so many shops shutting down. It really shows how shopping habits are changing, especially with online shopping taking over.
Many retailers are finding it hard to keep up with the costs of running physical stores. They’re closing down the ones that aren’t doing well to focus on areas where they can make more money.
Iceland isn’t alone in this. Other big names like WHSmith and The Body Shop are also cutting back. The Body Shop is closing four stores soon, and WHSmith has already shut down ten this year.
