Archived blog posts (2009 to 2018) about shops on the high street and online, by North East-based retail consultant Graham Soult
Yesterday’s news that Lakeshore Lending Limited, a subsidiary of card manufacturer and supplier American Greetings, has bought the brands and assets of Clinton Cards – including...
Read more....With a visit to Edinburgh imminent – which will no doubt involve at least one or two Woolies-spotting detours – I figured it was time...
Read more....Ever since I paid a visit to the old out-of-town Woolies in Stockton back in July, Berwick-upon-Tweed (store #232) has been the only one of the 33 North East...
Read more....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...
Read more....In the last couple of weeks, one interesting news story that has been easy to miss is the takeover of the East of England Co-op’s...
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As Discount UK opens in Newcastle, Poundstretcher watches
November 4, 2011
‘Shopjacket’ brings hope to Whitley Bay town centre
March 4, 2010
Former Woolworths in Seaham – one store, two stories
June 2, 2010
