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English and Welsh town centres have been experiencing a decline in shops, with closures averaging almost 10%. Major cities like Stock on Trent and Blackpool have seen two out of ten town centres close in the last five years. This is due to changes in consumer habits, with more people shopping online. However, there is also a growing diversity of economic activity in town centres, with sectors like hair and beauty salons, pubs and bars, and independent convenience stores growing significantly. This reflects a trend towards offering unique services and experiences to attract customers. While there are challenges, there are also opportunities for revitalization and adaptation in these town centres. After studying two documents on retail crisis, I'm going to answer the following question. What is the current state of English and Welsh town centres? Between economic decline and the emergence of new activity. It would therefore be interesting to study firstly the decline of English and Welsh town centres and secondly the diversification of activity in town centres. Indeed, since 2050, English and Welsh town centres have suffered a significant loss of shop, with closure averaging almost 10%. Major cities have been affected by this phenomenon, such as Stock on Trent and Blackpool, which have seen two out of ten town centres close in the last five years. This decline reflects the difficult economic conditions facing retailers and the public. We can therefore see that shop closures are having a significant impact on employment, particularly in the clothing and footwear retail sector, where over 750 shops have closed. This decline is due to a change in household consumption habits. Thanks to online sales, consumers have adopted an increased preference for online shopping, particularly affecting products such as clothing, footwear, telephones and books. Contrary to the widespread belief that town centres are in decline, there is a growing diversity of economic activity in these areas. Indeed, sectors such as hair and beauty salons, pubs and bars, as well as independent convenience stores and supermarkets, have grown significantly over the last five years. This diversification reflects a trend towards an experienced economy, where businesses offer unique services and experiences to attract customers. This diversity of activity is leading to a change in consumption patterns. Certain types of establishments are growing rapidly, such as hairdressing salons, pubs and bars, as well as specialist tobacco and vaping outlets, reflecting changing consumer habits. Some sectors facilitate the growth of activity. In fact, student areas allow business to develop better. For example, bars and pubs are growing massively because students have a nightlife. Consumers are looking for specific experience and specialized products, which is contributing to the prosperity of certain sectors while affecting other more traditional sectors, such as general retail. I therefore conclude that English and Welsh town centres are showing a growing economic decline, but also an increasing diversification of activity. Despite sharp closure and economic challenges, new sectors are emerging, offering prospects for revitalization and adaptation to new consumer habits. As a result, these town centres remain dynamic areas where there are still opportunities for development.