Robbs is saved – so what happens now?
With just over a week now passed since Beales’ takeover of Robbs of Hexham was confirmed, details of what the welcome change of ownership might mean for the historic 192-year-old store...
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Robbs and Joplings owner Vergo Retail in administration
Department and home store retailer Vergo Retail has gone into administration, placing a question mark over the future of the 19-store business – including the...
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Esslemont & Macintosh – the one that got away
When I wrote about Vergo Retail’s recent acquisitions a few days ago, it brought to mind the photographs that I took back in February this year...
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Vergo Retail – the saviour of unloved Co-op department stores?
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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