With almost a year of the Covid pandemic, the impact has been felt on Bracknell's high street. 

A number of top brands have abandoned the town centre, either because of financial collapse or new stores opening elsewhere. 

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Possibly one of Bracknell's biggest losses was Next closing down in The Peel Centre.

They announced in September last year that they would cease trading and operate their only store in The Lexicon. 

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Sainsbury's in Princess Square

Bracknell News:

Sainsbury's in Princess Square shut its doors on February 26 causing heartache for many in the town.

The losses didn't stop and moved into 2020 with coronavirus accelerating closures.

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 Topshop 

Bracknell News:

Topshop was the most recent store to permanently close in The Lexicon.

Thousands of stores across the UK including their most successful flagship store in Oxford Street was forced to close down for good.

Luckily for those who love Topshop clothes, you can still shop online on ASOS.

Argos

Argos closed its doors pre-pandemic but announced in July 2020 they will no longer be continuing to operate in Princess Square.

KIKO Milano

Bracknell News:

Another outlet hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic was this beauty shop in the town centre.

The Italian brand had been set up in the regenerated town centre since it opened in 2017.Kiko Milano still has stores in Reading, Windsor and Guildford.