BRADFORD has been named as the fourth hardest hit UK city by major store closures over the last 12 months - ranking behind its neighbour Leeds.
Aberdeen, Glasgow and Leeds topped the list of places in the country to suffer from the sudden closure of high street shops.
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Research carried out by KIS Finance found northern cities have been hit far harder than their southern counterparts, while food and drink, value and fashion brands are predicted to be the next victims of the high street.
Since 2016, Bradford has lost city centre stores Poundworld, Morrisons and most recently, Patisserie Valerie.
Holly Andrews, Managing Director at KIS Finance, said: "To save the high street many retailers need to ensure that they are thinking innovatively about how to draw customers in with clearer in-store stock checks, more staff and extended hours during busy periods.
"The reason why so many retailers are struggling with their stores is because consumer shopping habits are changing and the high street needs to change with it, creating a more community led atmosphere with more accessibility and variety for everyone."
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