As more stores shut down nationwide, experts at Liquidation Centre have analysed search data to reveal which former brand names consumers want to see back.
Debenhams tops the list and other favourites include Dorothy Perkins, Thorntons, Mothercare, BhS, Woolworths, Miss Selfridge and Blockbuster.
The Debenhams brand and website was bought by Boohoo in 2021 and has changed its name to revive the 247-year-old name but the chief executive has stated Debenhams will be ‘Britain’s online department store’.
Richard Hunt, director at Liquidation Centre, said: "Their online-only comeback will be exciting for many fans but it also serves as a stark reminder of their failure to compete effectively on the high street amid a changing market.”
Dorothy Perkins was also part of the Arcadia Group.
How do people in Worthing feel about it? We’d love to hear your views. We also miss Monsoon among many others.
Visit liquidationcentre.co.uk for advice for current retailers on how to stay relevant in a competitive market.
5. Shops we want back
Debenhams is the store people miss the most Photo: Staff
6. Shops we want back
Woolworths in Montague Street, Worthing, closed in early 2009 Photo: Staff
7. Shops we want back
Mothercare was closed in October 2017 but it had been popular in the past Photo: Staff
8. Shops we want back
Blockbuster went into administration in 2013 and the Worthing store had to go Photo: Liz Pearce