A POPULAR homeware chain has shuttered all its stores – as shoppers rush to take advantage of a huge closing down sale.
In a blow to the high street a beloved brand has been forced to wave goodbye to customers after going bust.
The Home Store + More, in South Lanarkshire, , has launched an ‘all stock must go' sale.
Everything at the branch, located in East Kilbride Retail Park, has been slashed in price by 33 per cent.
The company announced the sad news on social media and revealed they will pull the shutters down for good at the end of May.
The Home Store + More has two branches, with the other in .
In the Facebook post, a spokesperson said: “Home Store + More – Closing down sale now on.
“Our UK website is now offline, but our stores will remain open until the end of May.
“Shop at least 33 per cent off everything in-store now.”
Devastated shoppers expressed their sadness at the post.
One cried: “Gutted. Love the East Kilbride store and the staff are all amazing in there.”
“Such lovely staff and a great store – just left with a few bags of stuff,” agreed another.
A third added: “So sad for the staff who work in ekHome Store + More UK. Was there today and it was packed – customers all shocked at this news.”
It is unknown why the retailer has decided to shut down its shops.
This comes after fans cried “what will I do without you” as they waved goodbye to a “beautiful” seaside shop.
In another crushing hit to the high street, a popular independent store is set to shutter their branch in.
Elsewhere, a belovedpermanently just a few years after opening.
The retailer, in, waved goodbye to devastated customers on Tuesday.
And, – as more than 30 store owners saw their tenancies scrapped overnight.
The Square Shopping Centre in‘s Priory Square has been closedafter safety risks were found.
HIGH STREET STRUGGLES
It comes as other retailers, both independent and industry giants, continue to struggle.
Dozens of shops are set to close across the country before the end of the month in the latest blow to UK high streets.
Just a few months in to 2025 and it's already proving to be another
Rising living costs – which mean shoppers have less cash to burn – and an increase in online shopping has battered in recent years.
Just this week former staple of the high street Quiz crashed into administration with the immediate closure of .
bosses made the decision to axe nearly 100 branches as they battle challenges linked to tax changes.
Approximately a quarter of the retailer's 364 stores are .
This equates to about 91 stores, with a significant impact on New Look's 8,000-strong workforce.
It's understood the latest drive to accelerate closures is driven by the upcoming increase in National Insurance contributions for employers.
The move, announced by in October, is expected to hit retailers hard – and the has predicted these changes will create a £2.3billion bill for the sector.
Meanwhile,the WHSmith brand name looks.
In a fresh update, UK also told Flying Eze that 253 stores have now shut as part of cost-cutting plans.
Meanwhile,launched a big closing down sale amid 37 closures last month.
