Russell Bromley Closes Covent Garden Store in 11th Shutdown

Russell Bromley, the historic British footwear retailer, is closing its Covent Garden store in London today, marking the 11th shutdown since the company entered administration in January 2026 and was partially acquired by high street giant Next. The closures, affecting locations across the UK, stem from a rescue deal that preserved only three of the chain's original 36 stores, leaving the rest to wind down operations amid ongoing financial pressures.

The 10 stores already shuttered include sites in Exeter, Hampstead, Winchester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, Jermyn Street and Canary Wharf in London, as well as outlet stores in Swindon, Ashford and Cheshire Oaks. Closures are set to continue with branches in Bath and Harrogate scheduled to close on April 23. Administrators at Interpath, overseeing the process, have indicated further shutdowns in the coming weeks for the remaining 33 stores and nine concessions, though exact timings remain unclear. Affected locations also encompass sites in Belfast, Brent Cross, Brighton, Cambridge, Cheltenham, Chester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester, Oxford, Paddington, Regent Street, Richmond and Westfield White City in...