Will Shopping Streets Go Empty? Big Stores Like Daniel Are Shutting Down
Are We Losing Our Shopping Streets? Iconic 124-Year-Old Store to Shut Down and More Shops to Shut Down
Aryan K 
London (United Kingdom), June 07: A wave of sadness hit London’s Ealing area this week as Daniel, a famous department store open for 124 years, will shut its doors on Sunday. Locals say this shop was like a part of their childhood. Discounts up to 50% are being offered on items. People are expressing heartbreak online. One user wrote, “Ealing has lost its soul.” The store’s long journey ends with respect, but also a hint of sorrow in the city’s heart.
Goodbye Ginger: Norwich’s Iconic Fashion Spot Fades Away
Started in 1978 by David and Rodger Kingsley, Ginger in Norwich became a style hub. But now, due to high rents and costs, it is closing. The store survived many ups and downs, but after Covid and rising bills, owners felt it could no longer survive. Beckie Kingsley, the current manager, said, “It’s heartbreaking but we had to decide what truly works now.” Ginger’s Timber Hill location will always be remembered for its warmth and fashion memories.
Not Just Big Names: Small Shops Like The Works and Emporium Close Too
The Works, a stationery shop in Margate, and Emporium Worthing, a café and store, are shutting down this Sunday. Locals shared their sadness online, saying towns will feel empty without these familiar places. Owners of Emporium said, “It’s a tough decision, but time to move forward.” They will still run online. These places weren’t just shops—they were friendly corners in people’s daily lives. With them gone, cities lose more than just buildings.
Shoppers Feel the Change: Is Online Retail Replacing All?
In Birmingham, New Look is shutting its Northfield store. Boards on windows thank customers and point them to shop online. Many say it’s the start of towns becoming “ghost streets.” Online shopping is easy, but the feel of walking in a store, touching products, and meeting people is slowly vanishing. Some fear this trend might soon become common across all cities, especially after Covid changed how we shop.
Why Are These Closures Happening Now?
High electricity bills, rent, and new salary rules are hitting businesses hard. Shops have raised prices, but customers are not spending the same way. Some shops are moving away from city centres to outer areas where rent is cheaper. This weekend, five stores are shutting down, including big names with decades of history. While people click online, real shops are quietly turning off lights—for good.
