The retailer said it had closed five of its standalone UK stores and appointed professional services firm RSM to explore options for the remaining eight.

In a statement, the retailer said the store closures were a result of the ongoing coronavirus and the “unprecedented collapse” in the UK driven by consumer behavioural changes pre-coronavirus.

The Aldo Group said: “The move was necessary based on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as historic profitability challenges and the unprecedented collapse in retail spending in the UK and globally. These factors put too much pressure on the business to continue operating in the UK.”