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#42045

JK2006

Claire and Wellworths 15 Years, 1 Month ago
Why do I find this story about the conversion of the Dorchester Woolworths so invigorating? Something strikes me about it as symbolising everything good about the British character. Good luck to her and them. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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giles2008

Re:Claire and Wellworths 15 Years, 1 Month ago
I totally agree. So much more of an inspiration to us all than spongers like the Goody creature. Judging by the news coverage of the event and the crowds at the opening she will do well . Same shes not opening in Portsmouth. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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robbiex

Re:Claire and Wellworths 15 Years, 1 Month ago
I'm glad to see that Woolworths is sort of making a comeback. However if Claire is opening a new shop based on a previous shop that has been struggling for several years, then surely it is going to have the same problems, once the initial honeymoon period is over. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#42066

Re:Claire and Wellworths 15 Years, 1 Month ago

Claire's branch of Woolworths was one of the few which was making a profit, so maybe her Wellworths will do ok. She does not have a chain of mostly failing shops to bring hers down.

I wish her success.

My own High Street is collapsing now that Woolworths has gone. It was our biggest draw. Now most people go to the out of town supermarkets, so the other High Street shops are struggling and some have already closed.

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#42067

Foz

Re:Claire and Wellworths 15 Years, 1 Month ago
The issue with Woolworths is that it didn't adapt to the problems it knew it had 10 years ago because it was too big (and top management were probably too lazy) to adapt and change to suit the market. There were also too many of them. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#42077

Innocent Accused

Re:Claire and Wellworths 15 Years, 1 Month ago
I'm amazed at how long they did last! After vinyl single sales fell towards the end of the 80s it never really found another niche market. They seemed to really become a 'jack of all trades,master of none'. Wonder if WH Smiths will go the same way? Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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