Major blow to UK shopping centre as huge fashion chain suddenly closes store – 20% off

Major blow to UK shopping centre as huge fashion chain suddenly closes store – 20% offThe store is one of the centre's longest-standing shops. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Holly Kintuka, Audience Writer 17:37, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 17:47, Sat, May 30, 2026 The store is expected to close in June (Image: Getty)A UK fashion retailer with over 100 branches nationwide has confirmed it will close one of its stores very soon. The USC branch in Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk, is one of its longest-standing retailers, yet will permanently close in June. It is not known why the store will be shutting. However, it has been confirmed that it will be offering a closing-down sale, with prices slashed by 20%. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The confirmation comes as high streets, shopping centres and retail parks across the UK record a growing number of store closures as a result of various issues including rising costs and a reduction in footfall. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy READ MORE: Outdoor shop with more than 230 stores set to shut branch in UK city READ MORE: 100-year-old UK high street store announces...