Others were open a relatively short amount of time before disappearing.
Our town centres are changing all the time, as businesses strive to survive in the current cost of living challenge.
Here are some that have disappeared in the past 18 months.
7. The shop in Clifton Street, which sells home decor, lighting, framed prints, artwork and gifts, is closing due to the owners' retirement.
It was announced in February 2024 that Forsyths in Clifton Street, Lytham, which sold home decor, lighting, framed prints, artwork and gifts, was closing due to the owners' retirement. | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
8. Fredericks clothing store, on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys, was saved from closure in summer 2023 when a new buyerv took it over. Sadly. a closing down sale was announced in March this year, signalling its impending closure.
Fredericks clothing store, on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys, was saved from closure in summer 2023 when a new buyerv took it over. Sadly. a closing down sale was announced in March this year, signalling its impending closure. | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
9. Another popular shop on Clifton Street in Lytham, Bagio Furnishings Ltd, announced in Febuary 2024 that it was holding a closing down sale due to retirement.
Another popular shop on Clifton Street in Lytham, Bagio Furnishings Ltd, announced in Febuary 2024 that it was holding a closing down sale due to retirement. | Third party Photo: Third party
10. Taylors of Cleveleys, the much-loved bakery on Anchorsholme Lane East, announced unexpectedly in June 2023 that it was closing after 76 years due to 'ever-rising' fuel costs and the ill-health of the owner.
Taylors of Cleveleys, the much-loved bakery on Anchorsholme Lane East, announced unexpectedly in June 2023 that it was closing after 76 years due to 'ever-rising' fuel costs and the ill-health of the owner. | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
11. Wilko in Blackpool town centre closed as part of the tramway development before going into administration
Wilko in Blackpool town centre closed as part of the tramway development before going into administration. | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette