River Island has been closing stores as part of a restructuring plan approved by the High Court, with one branch set to shut in just a few days and a further 34 to follow Several stores will close (Image: Daniel Harvey Gonzalez, In Pictures via Getty Images)

A retail chain that has been a mainstay of UK high streets for decades is preparing to close 35 stores in the coming months, with one branch shutting its doors in just days. River Island had previously confirmed that more than 30 outlets would be closing permanently as part of a restructuring scheme given the green light by the High Court. ‌

The fashion retailer has faced mounting financial difficulties in recent years, with its latest accounts showing a £33.2m full-year loss following a 19% decline in sales, according

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