Number of stores affected by retail failures in the UK 2008-2018, by sector
This statistic shows the number of stores affected by the largest retail failures in the United Kingdom (UK) between 2008 and 2018, by sector. The clothing, outerwear and sportswear sector has been most affected by the retail failures, seeing 3,381 stores closing over the ten year period. Music, DVD rental and video games rank in third place, with 1,649 store closures.