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Robin
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After today's news I can think of 12 quite recent ones;

Woolworths
Gamestation
Jessops
HMV
Blockbuster
Focus
Borders
Comet
La Senza
Blacks
JJB Sports
Clintons Cards

That's all off the top of my head.

So, in let's say the last 5 years, who has disappeared, almost disappeared or is currently likely to?
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16th Jan 13 at 15:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Argos?

Anyone selling stuff that's more expensive than you can buy online basically
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Ethel Austin
Allied Carpets
Game
Firetrap
Peacock
D2 Jeans
Barratts
MFI
Floors-2-Go
TJ Hughes
Habitat
Jane Norman
Focus DIY
Alworths
Henleys
Bennets
Adams
Munchie
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Didnt Thomas Cook or Thomson go into admin for a bit?! Cannot remember properly
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whittie just a thought, maybe change your xmas avatar and xmas signature back lol its the 16th of jan afterall
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Loads here: http://www.retailresearch.org/whosegonebust.php

Comet, JJB Sports, Clinton Cards, Game, Borders, Barratts, Alexon, T J Hughes, Jane Norman, Habitat, Focus DIY, Floors-2-Go, the Officers Club, Oddbins, Ethel Austin, Faith Shoes, Adams Childrenswear, Thirst Quench, Stylo, Mosaic, Principles, Sofa Workshop, Allied Carpets, Viyella, Dewhursts, Woolworths, MFI, and Zavvi/Virgin Megastore

I think any game and music stores might do well now the VAT loophole is being closed this year which means posting from Guernsey doesn't escape paying

[Edited on 16-01-2013 by mattant]
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its rediculous though they say hmv cant compete but they are far to expensive 16.99 for rhianna's new album and somebody said its available for 8.99 from some supermarkets % mark up for hmv is outrageous you gotta move with the times and realise your not the only store selling cd's anymore shorly!

[Edited on 16-01-2013 by corsa120]
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Dixons retail
Cosmo

I think Lasenza shut alot of stores but the big ones stayed open.
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quote:
Originally posted by mattant
Loads here: http://www.retailresearch.org/whosegonebust.php

Comet, JJB Sports, Clinton Cards, Game, Borders, Barratts, Alexon, T J Hughes, Jane Norman, Habitat, Focus DIY, Floors-2-Go, the Officers Club, Oddbins, Ethel Austin, Faith Shoes, Adams Childrenswear, Thirst Quench, Stylo, Mosaic, Principles, Sofa Workshop, Allied Carpets, Viyella, Dewhursts, Woolworths, MFI, and Zavvi/Virgin Megastore

I think any game and music stores might do well now the VAT loophole is being closed this year which means posting from Guernsey doesn't escape paying

[Edited on 16-01-2013 by mattant]


HMV were posting from Channel Islands too.
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game made it through
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa120
its rediculous though they say hmv cant compete but they are far to expensive 16.99 for rhianna's new album and somebody said its available for 8.99 from some supermarkets % mark up for hmv is outrageous you gotta move with the times and realise your not the only store selling cd's anymore shorly!

[Edited on 16-01-2013 by corsa120]


Supermarkets sell some stuff at a loss though knowing they'll make it up elsewhere. CDs and DVDs are often one of them.
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
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Originally posted by corsa120
its rediculous though they say hmv cant compete but they are far to expensive 16.99 for rhianna's new album and somebody said its available for 8.99 from some supermarkets % mark up for hmv is outrageous you gotta move with the times and realise your not the only store selling cd's anymore shorly!

[Edited on 16-01-2013 by corsa120]


Supermarkets sell some stuff at a loss though knowing they'll make it up elsewhere. CDs and DVDs are often one of them.


Exactly, Tesco probably makes 10p on every £10 CD/DVD sold, but rest assured you'll buy something else when you're in there so they always win.
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And some of the alcohol offers they do.
DanCobb
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Clintons is stil here
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Its a big con to avoid huge tax bills anyway

 
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