Your Local Guardian visited North End in Croydon and found 13 empty shop units, highlighting the ongoing retail struggles in the area.
The Allders department store, which has been closed since 2013 and has seven empty units boarded up, is set to reopen with five new shops and two new food outlets, as announced by Croydon Council.
Factory Outlet, which is still open, is also preparing to close soon, and large closing-down posters alongside a man holding a placard add urgency to the situation.
Walking the length of North End reveals numerous 'To Let' and 'For Sale' signs, indicating a troubling trend of vacancies amidst a more vibrant mix of existing businesses.
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