Yorkshire’s high streets are facing another wave of closures this August, with several well-known names disappearing from town and city centres across the region.
From discount giants to long-standing bank branches and suburban restaurants, both national chains and local favourites are shutting up shop.
These latest departures reflect the continued pressures on the retail and hospitality sectors - rising costs, changing habits, and company restructures are all playing a part.
As shutters come down from Leeds to Hull, here’s a look at every high street closure that could be happening in Yorkshire this month.
5. River Island
Beverley - date TBC Castleford - date TBC Halifax - date TBC Huddersfield - date TBC 33 River Island stores, including the Yorkshire outlets above, are set to close by January 2026, but could shut their doors as early as this month. | Getty Images
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7. Seddon & Davison
Settle - August 9 Seddon & Davison are relocating into a new flagship store on Albert Street, Harrogate, which is due to open later in August 2025. | Seddon & Davison