River Island currently has more than 220 stores across the UK and Ireland and employs around 5,500 people. The restructuring plan is aimed at preventing River Island from collapsing into administration, and comes after a decline in footfall and sales. Full list of 33 River Island stores closing in the UKRiver Island closed four of the 33 branches listed in the restructuring plan at the back end of last year. The closure dates for 27 more River Island shops have now been confirmed. RECOMMENDED READING:River Island chief executive, Ben Lewis, previously said: “River Island is a much-loved retailer, with a decades-long history on the British high street.

Source: The Herald January 09, 2026 09:14 UTC