Full list of January 2026 shop closures including Poundland, Primark and River Island

High streets in the UK will be hit with further losses this month as branches from some of the country’s most well-known brands shut their doors (Picture: Getty/Metro)

Shops on the British high street are at risk in January 2026, with some popular chains closing a number of branches.

Poundland is one of several struggling shops as its new owners are carrying out a major restructure, which includes shutting down 30 of the discount retailer’s stores.

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