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End of an era as Newcastle Woolworths signage comes down

Graham Soult September 30, 2011 Property, Shopping Centres, Variety Stores, Woolworths 7 Comments

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Former Woolworths, Newcastle (30 Sep 2011). Photograph by Graham Soult

Former Woolworths, Newcastle (30 Sep 2011)

Newcastle’s ex-Woolworths in Clayton Street (store #340) has been one of a dwindling number to retain its Woolies signage three years on, as more and more of the chain’s abandoned stores have been taken over by other retailers.

Now, as news of the site’s acquisition by Poundworld has … Continue Reading

Newcastle gets Hollister, Tesco Express, new Next

Graham Soult January 19, 2010 Property, Shopping Centres 8 Comments

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Debenhams, Eldon Square South. Photograph by Graham Soult

Debenhams, Eldon Square South

A few interesting titbits of Newcastle retail news ahead of the opening of Eldon Square South – St Andrew’s Way – on 16 February. Anchored by a new Debenhams store, Eldon Square South is of interest beyond Tyneside as one of only a handful of major retail developments to be opening in the UK during 2010. 

I … Continue Reading

Good shop, bad shop – a lunchtime jaunt in Newcastle city centre

Graham Soult November 07, 2009 Customer Service, Independent Stores, Supermarkets 4 Comments

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Co-op supermarket, Newgate St, Newcastle

Co-op supermarket, Newgate St, Newcastle

An occasional feature in the print version of Retail Week is ‘Good shop, bad shop’, where a retail commentator writes about two contrasting stores that they have recently visited – one that offers a superb store environment and customer experience, and another that – for whatever reason – leaves a less positive impression.

Nipping out into Newcastle at lunchtime yesterday I had … Continue Reading