So RIP then Woolies & MFI

[BrianSnail]

With the progress of travel one can now go up North for a cheap screw

Fnar fnar!

[ace00]

Can't really see that happening. Firstly they're still selling things that people want to buy, and secondly they're owned by a multi-billion pound private equity fund that's not going to let its investment collapse without a fight.

You should buy their preference shares then, they are paying a massive yield. No jest.

[swamp]

Boots should go next.

Can't really see that happening. Firstly they're still selling things that people want to buy, and secondly they're owned by a multi-billion pound private equity fund that's not going to let its investment collapse without a fight.

Boots is always packed, though they don't sell much you can't buy in a supermarket and a lot of their trade is sandwiches these days. Could also see them doing well when people decide they no longer want to spend £10 on a bar of soap in the 'boutique' cosmetics shop next door.

[Bob Dalek]

I worked for Woolies' IT dept in tragic Rochdale. Not terribly surprised they have bitten the dust, given that "shrinkage" (i.e. theft) was GIGANTIC across all stores and depots.

[BoredBloke]

I worked for Woolies' IT dept in tragic Rochdale. Not terribly surprised they have bitten the dust, given that "shrinkage" (i.e. theft) was GIGANTIC across all stores and depots.

Oi!

[swamp]

I worked for Woolies' IT dept in tragic Rochdale. Not terribly surprised they have bitten the dust, given that "shrinkage" (i.e. theft) was GIGANTIC across all stores and depots.

But all they sold was old tat. A lot of next-to-nothing equals not much.

[Bob Dalek]

But all they sold was old tat. A lot of next-to-nothing equals not much.

I am unaware of any business that benefits from widespread theft.

[Mich the Tester]

Oi!

Don't try to deny that Rochdale's tragic. Nice countryside around there though.

[Board Game Geek]

Dont forget out the RSD and Lurgh !

[BoredBloke]

Don't try to deny that Rochdale's tragic. Nice countryside around there though.

The bit i live in is ok - but there are large chunks which are horrible.