Disappointed shoppers say Poundland's exit from another high street is “a sign of the times” as town centres continue to struggle. Before that, number 41 was home to beloved high street staple Marks & Spencer, which closed and left Deal in 2019. “But even with the empty unit, Deal is still a great high street. Originally opened in 1937, it was a central part of the town’s high street for generations. Ms Yorath added: “An M&S would be fantastic, any high street that can support them would be set for life.

Source: The Times October 28, 2025 08:40 UTC