Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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I always felt vaguely cheated that we never had a Wilko in Brighton. Ah well, a bit late for that now, looks like
oi, I’m getting on a bit and I hate WHSmiths. Guess i must be a bit down with the kids then what with my radical attitudesOld people. Old people that will be dead soon.
Any shop that still charges £14.99 for DVD’s has a very limited time left on the high street.
The branches at airports and major train stations make them their money.I have no idea how WH Smith has kept going.
I used to provide this service. £17 a week, from the newsagents in Seven Dials. Took an hour.They basically survive on their newspaper and magazine distribution service
Add in hospitalsThe branches at airports and major train stations make them their money.
Old people. Old people that will be dead soon.
Not necessarily. Bon Marché went into admin but were bought and are still open. Liquidation is the end.I remember last time I went in the Eastbourne branch, about a year ago, it was dreadful. Like stepping back in time. The shelves were bare. I was surprised they were still going at that point.
As always, thoughts are with the staff on the ground losing their jobs.
They did a damn good SqueedgyI've been in Wilko Worthing several times, but I don't think I've ever bought anything in there.
What do you buy from Wilko?
UK homeware retailer Wilko has warned that it is on the brink of collapse, putting some 12,000 jobs at risk.The privately-owned company said it had filed a "notice of intention" to appoint administrators after failing to find enough emergency investment.Wilko, which has 400 UK stores across the UK, is well-known for its affordable everyday items.Wilko homeware chain on brink of collapse
The retailer, which employs 12,000 people, blames mounting cost pressures at its 400 UK stores.www.bbc.co.uk
they’ll turn it into another Jump inThat’s Burgess Hill’s premium store gone then……..
Pfui!Until I saw the 'k' I thought you were referring to the band Wilco !!