The rate stores are closing in Scotland is at its lowest since 2019, a report has shown.
During the first half of this year, 536 businesses north of the border closed their doors, while 356 shops were opened - resulting in a net loss of 180 stores managed by retailers who have more than five outlets.
With the overall reduction at minus 1.2%, Scotland's closure rate has improved from the first six months of last year, when it was minus 2.8% and sits just shy of the pre-pandemic rate of minus 1.1%.
