19 brands that disappeared from Blackpool high streets in recent times including Wilko, Maplin and Thomas Cook
By Claire Lark
Published 13th Sep 2023, 12:25 BST
Updated 13th Sep 2023, 12:26 BST
The retail industry has struggled in last decade or so with many brands going into administration.
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
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