New Look is set to shut a popular branch in WEEKS after already closing 32 stores. New Look, which has stores in Birmingham , will close down a branch in Neath, Wales on August 6. One punter blamed online shopping for the closure, claiming it has “killed the high street”. While another shopper wrote back and said they “couldn’t believe it”. And a third moaned there would be “nothing” in Neath soon. The popular retail chain is set to close around 100 stores nationwide as they confront difficulties associated with recent Autumn Budget tax changes, according to reports from earlier this year. READ MORE State pensioners born in certain years set for 拢715 boost from DWP A representative for New Look had previously commented: “Our store estate is an important part of our business, alongside our best-in-class website and app.” They elaborated on company investments, saying, “We have recently invested over 拢3 million in our stores in Greater Manchester to trial new omnichannel initiatives to improve customer experience.” The spokesperson also highlighted the success of their online platform: “We also continue to invest in our thriving online platform which has resulted in a strong online sales performance, with volumes significantly outpacing last year and an improved online margin.” The representative acknowledged that occasionally stores must close, stating, “On occasion we do have to close stores, either due to the landlord’s request or because the site becomes unviable.” However, they also reassured that the brand continually seeks new prospects: “However, we always remain on the lookout for appropriate new opportunities across the country and continue to invest in our existing store estate.” In February, New Look also exited the Republic of Ireland which resulted in the closure of 26 stores. At the time, the company said: “New Look鈥檚 Irish operation has struggled for some years, impacted by a range of factors including supply-chain and in-market costs, and squeezed consumer spending”.