It's no secret that the high street is constantly evolving and changing - but recently, the pace of that seems to have sped up.
In the last two weeks both Thornton's and H Samuel have announced they are closing their doors in Dorchester for the final time. And in January, Santander announced they were shutting their Dorchester branch as part of a reshape of the company.
It's important to remember that while stores and branches are closing, others are opening in their stead, and Dorchester remains a thriving place to live and visit.
Just this week we reported on plans to invest £100,000 in the county town to redevelop it into a historic tourist attraction.
But this week, we took a look back at some of the stores we have lost from Dorchester in the last 15 or so years - how many of these do you remember?
Have we missed any off the list? Let us know in the comments section.
- Top Drawer. This family run card shop closed its doors in 2015 after 30 years in business
2. Stead and Simpson. Closed down in 2012 due to 'poor performance and rising costs', with shoe firm Hotter stepping into its place.
3. Starbucks. The coffee chain didn't comment on its reasons for closing the branch in 2012, which was in a prime site at the former post office building.
4. JJB Sports. Another branch to go in 2012, this was resurrected as a sports retail outlet by Sports Direct.
5. Jewell & Norcombe. The lighting store closed in 2005 after 70 years of trading.
6. Woolworths. Just one store across the country when the chain collapsed in 2008.
7. Wellworths/Wellchester. A good news story which attracted national media attention when the defunct former Woolworths stores reopened under a new name, thanks to businesswoman Claire Robertson. It closed down in 2012, three years after opening.
8. Moss Bros. Closed in 2013 when the lease on the building expired.
9. Millets. Originally expected to close in March 2013 when other branches were axed, it stayed open for another year after a new rent was negotiated. It finally closed in May 2014.
10. Game. Closed in 2012 along with branches in many other towns.
11. Whittards of Chelsea shop. Closed in 2008.
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