Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island takes axe to store base

‘There’s a real lawlessness now on Henry Street – it’s not what it was,’ says trader after news River Island store is set to close

It’s a sunny Thursday afternoon in town, and Henry Street hums with shoppers weaving between buskers and market traders.

River island to close 33 stores in battle for survival

The announcement came as official figures showed retail sales fell 2.7 per cent in May - the biggest slump since 2023.

Major high street fashion retailer River Island to close 33 shops - hundreds of jobs at risk

Hundreds of jobs are at risk after fashion retailer River Island announced it would be closing 33 shops.

River Island to close 33 shops

The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.

Watford's store could be at risk as River Island set to close 33 shops

Hundreds of jobs are at risk as River Island, which has a branch inside atria Watford, plans store closures.

Sussex stores at risk as River Island to close 33 shops and cut hundreds of jobs

Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures