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
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13. Lost brands
Phones 4U went into administration in 2014. It had stores in Blackpool during its height of trading Photo: Philip Toscano
14. Lost brands
Currys Digital came from a rebranding of Dixons which also operated on this site in the centre of Blackpool. Both are now gone Photo: Google
15. Lost brands
C&A was a much-loved fashion retailer and was an icon of the high street. It closed its UK stores in 2001 Photo: National World
16. Lost brands
A firm favourite for maternity and early years, Mothercare's branch in Blackpool was on the edge of the Houndshill. It's UK subsidiary closed in 2019 Photo: National World
18. Lost brands
Burtons Menswear was in Victoria Street. The stores were closed nationally in 2021 having been hit by the Covid-pandemic Photo: National World