The Scottish M&S and New Look stores mentioned in the list will close their doors in June

The Scottish high street is set to lose both a New Look and M&S as both retailers are included in a list of stores set to close in the coming weeks.

A New Look store in Perth has its last day of trading today (June 4). Meanwhile, an M&S Food Hall in Newton Mearns Glasgow will close its doors on June 15 for major renovation work that will revamp the store.

The UK high street has been under pressure for several years, with the 2020/2021 lockdowns and the ongoing cost of living crisis leaving consumers with less disposable income. High rents and restructuring plans have also taken their toll, forcing many businesses to close their doors.

Data from the Center for Retail Research shows that nearly 10,500 stores closed permanently in 2023, resulting in the loss of more than 119,000 jobs across the industry. More closures are expected during June, including some beloved shopping streets.

As reported by The Mirror, here’s a full list of the high street stores set to close their doors in the coming weeks.

New look

In another retail update, New Look is saying goodbye to its Perth store in Scotland. The fashion retailer’s spokesperson confirmed the closure and said that the store will open its doors to customers for the last time today, June 4.

New Look has previously addressed store closures as part of its business strategy, with a representative explaining to the Mirror that opening and closing stores is a “normal course of business”. A statement from New Look said: “New Look occasionally closes sites, but also opens new stores when the right opportunities arise.”