More Doom & Gloom For Rayleigh High St

March 4, 2019 in News

Fashion retailer, 'New Look' will be shutting up shop on the 13th March 2019. This is another unwelcome blow to Rayleigh's High St as it appears even the big brands aren't weathering the retail decline on the High St.

Losing a national brand could hit other smaller retailers if footfall declines, let's hope that other businesses are resilient to what I hope is just a blip.

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.