It’s no secret that high streets across the UK aren’t what they once were.
With many of us now shopping online, there is less demand for physical shops in our towns and cities.
According to the GMB union, more than 420,000 traditional retail jobs have been lost since 2010, which highlights just how drastic the decline in physical shopping has been in recent years.
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Sadly, Nottingham is by no means exempt from this trend.
The city’s retail landscape has dramatically over the past decade-and-a-half, with much-loved brands such as Woolworths, British Home Stores and Wilko disappearing completely.
In the spirit of nostalgia, we’ve picked out 5 iconic shops that Nottingham has lost in recent years, while taking a look at what they are now.
According to the GMB union, more than 420,000 traditional retail jobs have been lost since 2010, which highlights just how drastic the decline in physical shopping has been in recent years.
![The Aldi in Huntingdon Street closed in August 2021, much to the shock of locals.
Aldi said that the store was “no longer suitable for our long term requirements”, with nearby shops in Daleside Road and Radford Boulevard remaining open.
It’s rumoured that a crazy golf course will occupy the former Aldi store later this year.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/19/14/35/Glasshoue.JPG.jpg?trim=0,167,0,167&crop=&width=800)
5. Former Aldi store
The Aldi in Huntingdon Street closed in August 2021, much to the shock of locals. Aldi said that the store was “no longer suitable for our long term requirements”, with nearby shops in Daleside Road and Radford Boulevard remaining open. It’s rumoured that a crazy golf course will occupy the former Aldi store later this year. | GooglePhoto: Google