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Boyes takes over Bishop Auckland’s old Woolies – could more follow?

Graham Soult August 27, 2010 Department Stores, Market Towns, Property, Retail History, Variety Stores, Woolworths No Comments

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Former Woolworths, Bishop Auckland (6 Feb 2010). Photograph by Graham Soult

Former Woolworths, Bishop Auckland (6 Feb 2010)

When I blogged about the remaining vacant Woolies stores in the North East a few days ago, I’d failed to spot that yet another is about to be reoccupied, with Boyes – the iconic northern variety retailer – … Continue Reading

The Original Factory Shop in Morpeth – a shift towards more upmarket locations?

Graham Soult July 28, 2010 Market Towns, Property, Woolworths 1 Comment

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Original Factory Shop fascia. Photograph by Graham Soult

Original Factory Shop fascia

The rapidly expanding mini-department store retailer, The Original Factory Shop, opened its seventh North East store, in Morpeth, last week. It adds to the retailer’s existing stores within the region at Stanley, Prudhoe, Ashington, Crook, Spennymoor and Shildon.

As noted previously, The Original Factory Shop has been snapping up quite a few … Continue Reading