由于成本上升和消费者习惯的改变,英国零售商面临大规模的商店关闭。 UK retailers face massive store closures due to rising costs and shifting consumer habits.

英国多家零售商,包括Homebase、Dobbies、New Look和WHSmith, 都在2月底前关闭商店。 Multiple UK retailers, including Homebase, Dobbies, New Look, and WHSmith, are closing stores before the end of February. 单是家庭基地就计划关闭33家商店。 Homebase alone plans to close 33 stores. 零售研究中心预计,今年关闭的商店超过17 000家,因为成本较高,如国家保险缴款增加和最低工资提高。 The Centre for Retail Research predicts over 17,000 store closures this year due to higher costs like increased National Insurance contributions and minimum wage hikes. 网上购物、生活危机的代价和远距离工作也助长了街头高零售的下降。 Online shopping, the cost of living crisis, and remote work are also contributing to the decline of high street retail.