British Heart Foundation plans closure of 150 shops amid rising costs

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has unveiled plans to close around 150 shops and stores over the next two years, citing the need to maintain a commercially sustainable retail operation and protect funding for cardiovascular research.
The charity said the decision follows an extensive review of its retail estate against a backdrop of rising operating costs and changing shopping habits, which have left some locations no longer financially viable.
Under the proposals, around 90 stores would