Chris Viner, 77, who works in a Rye studio that sells model soldiers, told the Mail: “I suspect Waterstones wouldn’t have been able to set up shop if they had stuck a big sign on the front. The whole town would have been up in arms. They would have had their pitchforks out.” … [Read more...] about Waterstones chief defends decision to open unbranded stores
Juul explores opening its own e cigarette stores
M&Co to shut 47 stores and shed 380 jobs in business shake-up
He said: "It's not a decision we took lightly, after more than 50 years of trading, but it gives us a sustainable basis from which to rebuild, with the majority of our staff keeping their jobs and 218 stores in high streets across the country remaining open. … [Read more...] about M&Co to shut 47 stores and shed 380 jobs in business shake-up
‘Worst store’ in Britain? Here’s why I still love WH Smith
Back in the early 90s, WH Smith was one of the strongest contenders on the British high street, a paradise of books, magazines and trendy back-to-school merchandise. Only John Lewis and Marks & Spencer could eclipse the brand’s popularity. So it should be shocking to learn that it has been voted the “worst store” in the country, called out in a Which? survey for its poor service, high prices and shabby shops. Except this is the fifth time in eight years that it has come bottom in Which?’s rankings. In 2017 Waterstones’ boss James Daunt slammed WH Smith’s shops for their “godawful uniformity” and “crushing consistency”. … [Read more...] about ‘Worst store’ in Britain? Here’s why I still love WH Smith
Poundland to open 150 more Pep&Co branches inside stores over the next 12 months
POUNDLAND CATWALK We road test new uber-cheap clobber as Poundland rolls-out its own clothing range – but there’s a twist The storm was sparked when Poundland posted a picture of the elf standing over a female doll and asking: "How do you like your tea? One lump or two?" … [Read more...] about Poundland to open 150 more Pep&Co branches inside stores over the next 12 months
Poundland launches chilled and frozen food range in 27 more stores – see the full list
Greenford Westway Cross Shopping Park Greenwich Retail Park, London Crayford, Tower Retail Park, Uxbridge High Street, London Great Bridge Retail Park, West Bromwich Erdington, 152 High Street Sutton Coldfield Princess Alice Retail Park Wednesbury, Union Street Willenhall, New Road Hanley, Market Square Walsall, Park Street Mere Green, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield Newcastle, Gateshead Trinity Square Newcastle, Gateshead Team Valley Retail World Hartlepoole, Middleton Grange Sunderland, High Street West Nottingham, Castle Retail Park Nottingham, East Point Retail Park Nottingham, Chilwell Retail Park Blackburn, The Mall Bradford, Kirkgate Shopping Centre Rotherham, Parkgate Shopping Centre Nottingham, Wheeler Gate Leeds, Crown Point Shopping Park Chesterfield, Ravenside Retail Park Bradford, Enterprise 5 Retail Park Mexborough, Market Hall Wakefield, Trinity Walk Shopping Centre Sheffield, Meadowhall Centre Derby, Kingsway Retail Park York, Monks Cross Shopping Park Doncaster, … [Read more...] about Poundland launches chilled and frozen food range in 27 more stores – see the full list
