Frozen food retailer Iceland is set to close its Margate store on June 21, 2025.
Iceland has confirmed a major closure – in a blow to UK high streets. Frozen food retailer Iceland is set to close its Margate store on June 21, 2025.
The site, situated on College Square, will be the latest in a string of Iceland closures this year. An Iceland spokesperson confirmed the closure, stating: “We can confirm our Margate Iceland store will close.
“Our store colleagues have entered into a consultation process and have been offered opportunities at surrounding stores where possible.” Last year, the discount supermarket shut down several branches, as well as stores in Derby on February 22 and Welling on February 1.
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Several of Iceland’s store locations have quietly ceased operations this year, adding to a growing list of closures that includes branches in Borehamwood and Exeter. While the supermarket chain has confirmed the shutdowns, it has not yet provided detailed explanations or specific reasons behind these decisions, leaving customers and industry observers to speculate about the contributing factors.
Despite these recent closures, Iceland continues to maintain its position as one of the UK’s largest and most recognisable supermarket chains, currently operating approximately 900 stores across the country.
Rather than scaling back overall, the company appears to be undergoing a strategic transformation. Iceland has publicly stated that it remains committed to expanding its presence in the UK retail sector and has announced plans to grow its store portfolio in the months ahead.
Part of this growth strategy involves a focus on its rapidly expanding sub-brand, The Food Warehouse. First launched in 2014 under the broader Iceland Foods Group, The Food Warehouse concept has steadily gained traction with consumers.
These stores are typically larger than the traditional Iceland outlets and are strategically located in high-traffic retail parks.
They are designed to appeal to a broader customer base by offering a more spacious layout, a wider range of products, and bulk-buy options that cater to families and budget-conscious shoppers.