Major stationery chain to close ALL stores across UK as it slams 'high rent'
A MAJOR stationery and card shop is set to close all of its UK stores in a huge blow to the high street.
TL;DR
- Typo, a stationery chain owned by Cotton On, is closing all UK stores and online operations by early 2027.
- The company cites high rent, operating costs, and softer sales as reasons for the closure.
- Typo currently operates approximately 13 sites across the UK.
- The Eldon branch in Newcastle has already closed following a clearance sale.
- Typo will continue to operate normally outside of the UK.
- This closure highlights broader challenges in the UK retail sector, with other retailers also announcing store closures.