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From Newcastle to Slovenia, there’s no escaping Mike Ashley

Graham Soult August 03, 2011 Online, Overseas, Shopping Centres 6 Comments

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Welcome to Lake Bled, Slovenia (17 Jul 2011). Photograph by Graham Soult

Welcome to Lake Bled, Slovenia (17 Jul 2011)

Coming from Tyneside, there’s little avoiding either Mike Ashley or his continually expanding Sports Direct chain.

Newcastle city centre has two large Sports Direct stores – a former Lillywhites in Eldon Square, and a former JJB in Monument Mall – while Ashley’s ownership of Newcastle United Football Club ensures that he is … Continue Reading

Next, BHS, Primark, Clas Ohlson – photo updates of Newcastle’s new retail developments

Graham Soult May 10, 2011 Fashion Stores, Property 3 Comments

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New Next, Newcastle (10 May 2011). Photograph by Graham Soult

New Next, Newcastle (10 May 2011)

I had a quick wander around Newcastle city centre today, where the new Next flagship store is gearing up for its opening at 11am this Thursday (12 May).

Barriers around the outside of the building mean that it’s still quite difficult to get a look inside. However, all the new glazing and … Continue Reading

Familiar discount names in Staffordshire’s former Woolies stores

Graham Soult January 10, 2011 Department Stores, Market Towns, Shopping Centres, Variety Stores, Woolworths 5 Comments

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Former Woolworths (now Sports Direct), Stafford (30 Sep 2010). Photograph by Graham Soult

Former Woolworths (now Sports Direct), Stafford (30 Sep 2010)

The more former Woolworths stores I blog about, the more predictable it gets that I’ll be mentioning now-familiar discount names such as B&M Bargains, Home Bargains, Poundland or … Continue Reading

Six former Woolies in and around London

Graham Soult June 02, 2010 Property, Woolworths 7 Comments

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Former Woolworths (now Alworths) in Amersham (14 May 2010). Photograph by Graham Soult

Former Woolworths (now Alworths) in Amersham (14 May 2010)

While staying in London a couple of weekends ago, Alworths in Amersham (above) wasn’t the only former Woolworths I managed to visit…

Having arrived at King’s Cross, first stop was the St George’s Centre in Harrow, where the large, two-storey former … Continue Reading