Eldon Square among saved stores as American Greetings snaps up 397 Clintons sites

Graham Soult

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  1. Robert says:

    I am pleased Eldon Square Clintons is saved. Every time I have been there the staff have all been incredibly pleasant, friendly and helpful. It’s very refreshing because I don’t know of any other company that offers consistent customer service of such a good standard. Even the likes of M&S or John Lewis don’t come close. It would be a shame if they had to lose their jobs.

  2. Graeme says:

    Only the Birthdays store in the Metrocentre is on the list, what about the Clintons store in the red mall, any idea if this is staying or going?

    Also, didn’t Game keep one of their Metrocentre stores open (tried to check on Game and Metrocentre website but both have both Game stores still listed)?

    If Clinton’s and Game have closed one of their two stores in the Metrocentre then I presume this answers your question, they are simply getting rid of duplication rather than a deeper issue of rent and footfall problems.

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