Debenhams has named four more stores that will not re-open after the Government's coronavirus measures are relaxed.
It comes a week after the chain announced seven would stay shut when lockdown ends - affecting hundreds of staff
The high street chain, which is Britain's oldest department store, said it has agreed terms to save around 120 of its 142 branches. But that left many with their futures in doubt.
Now its Southampton, Swindon, Kidderminster and Borehamwood branches have been confirmed as closed for good.
The company said bosses "greatly regret the effect on our colleagues", but that terms could not be agreed with landlords.
Branches in Truro, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Salisbury, Westfield in west London, Warrington, Leamington Spa and South Shields will also not reopen.
It was unable to rule out further closures.
Debenhams chief executive Stefaan Vansteenkiste said: "We have agreed terms on the vast majority of our UK stores and talks are proceeding positively on the remainder, positioning us to reopen these stores when government regulations permit.
"Regrettably we have been unable to reach agreement on seven stores and these will not be reopening, and I’d like to express my thanks to our colleagues in these stores at what I know is a difficult time for everyone."
All Debenhams' stores are currently closed following the lockdown imposed by the government to combat the coronavirus pandemic, but the agreements with landlords are a crucial component of securing the future of the business and ensuring as many stores as possible reopen.
The majority of its employees in the UK are currently being paid under the Government's furlough scheme - with any staff affected by the latest closures able to continue on the scheme for at least three months.
The announcement comes just two weeks after the company revealed it had gone into administration for the second time this year, placing a question mark on more than 22,000 jobs.
The firm has appointed administrators from the FRP Advisory to oversee the process, which has already resulted in the closure of all stores in Ireland.
The company said it will work to "re-open and trade as many stores as possible" when restrictions are lifted.
Debenhams chief executive Stefaan Vansteenkiste said: "In these unprecedented circumstances the appointment of the administrators will protect our business, our employees, and other important stakeholders, so that we are in a position to resume trading from our stores when Government restrictions are lifted.
"We anticipate that our highly supportive owners and lenders will make additional funding available to fund the administration period."
"We are desperately sorry not to be able to keep the Irish business operating but are faced with no alternative option in the current environment," Vansteenkiste said.
"This decision has not been taken lightly and is no way a reflection on our Irish colleagues, whose professionalism and commitment to serving our customers has never been in question."
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