“Another one bites the dust’ as high street health shop with 700 stores to close branch doors just days after Christmas

A MAJOR high street health store has confirmed it will be closing one of its branches just days after Christmas.

Holland and Barrett has announced it will be closing its store in Dundee Murraygate, Wales. 

The health retailer will pull the store's shutters down for good on December 27.

The nearest available store in the area will soon be the Holland and Barret Dundee Overgate store, approximately 0.4 miles away.

The news is a tough blow for the community as the area has seen a string of closures from high street retailers including Zara, Game, Clarks and Disney.

Locals took to Facebook to share their disappointment at hearing the news with many blaming the closure on an increase in online shopping. 

One user said: “Online shopping is killing businesses.”

“Another one bites the dust,” said someone else.

A third user said: “Omg another store closing.”

“Hope the staff have other jobs. They are so lovely and go the extra mile to help!” said a fourth user. 

A Holland and Barrett spokesperson said: “We’re committed to our customers in Dundee and want to make sure we can bring them the very best health and wellness products and advice.”

“We can confirm that we will close our Dundee Murraygate store on Wednesday 27th December and our next nearest store is just 0.4 miles away located in Dundee Overgate.” 

“We’re continuing to evaluate our portfolio of stores to provide our wellness products and services to our customers.” 

Meanwhile, customers can find their nearest Holland and Barrett branches by using the retailer's store locator tool on its website.

Earlier this year the health retailer announced another closure in Aberdeen.

Holland and Barret closed its store in the Bon Accord centre after its lease expired.

Many high street retailers have been struggling to get by over the past few years.

Energy costs have risen and more shoppers than ever are choosing to order online rather than head into stores.

This has left some retailers grappling with budgets and having no choice but to close stores to cut costs.

Homebase closed a store last month leaving it with just 93 stores remaining since it was taken over by Hilco Capital in 2018.

Poundstretcher has closed five stores this year with another due to close by next year.

Even charity shops are struggling Oxfam confirmed it would be closing eight of its UK stores this year.

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