2026年3月8日关闭了位于达林顿的具有历史意义的Fraser之家商店, The historic House of Fraser store in Darlington closed on March 8, 2026, ending over 100 years of retail presence despite redevelopment plans.

1922年以来在达林顿经营的Fraser之家商店,以前曾是历史性的宾斯连锁店的一部分,于2026年3月8日永久关闭,结束了一个世纪的零售业。 The House of Fraser store in Darlington, operating since 1922 and formerly part of the historic Binns chain, closed permanently on March 8, 2026, ending over a century of retail presence. 尽管2024年租约更新和重新开发计划将大楼分为6个单元,设有零售、办公室和73套公寓,但商店无法维持运作。 Despite a 2024 lease renewal and redevelopment plans to split the building into six units with retail, offices, and up to 73 apartments, the store could not sustain operations. 国家零售商已表示对这一空间感兴趣,但该地产已投入出售,使其未来前景不明朗。 National retailers have expressed interest in the space, but the property has been put up for sale, leaving its future uncertain.