The latest is Wilko which once had a store in Blackpool and there’s one in Cleveleys which will be closing its doors. But which other stores do you remember which have disappeared from our town? Here’s a reminder of those which have either gone bust, moved out or rebranded as online companies
1. Lost brands
Wilko in Blackpool town centre closed as part of the tramway development but it has now gone into administration Photo: Google
2. Lost brands
Littlewoods in Bank Hey Street was sold to Primark Photo: Bill Johnson
3. Lost brands
MFI in Vicarage Lane. One stop shop for all things DIY Photo: Christian Blake
4. Lost brands
Can't forget Woolies, this was Blackpool's main store in Bank Hey Street. Photo: Bill Johnson
5. Lost brands
WH Smith closed in Blackpool in 2020 Photo: Bill Johnson
6. Lost brands
The Barratts shoe shop in Houndshill Shopping Centre closed in 2012 Photo: Lorne Campbell