https://flic.kr/p/2iHKWL8

Moving away from virus talk. I've noticed recently that M&S are starting to bring their signature dark green more prominently back into their branding/ marketing. Good to see as many brands these days seem to be removing colour.

https://flic.kr/p/2c3JdKq

Barrow Brook store near Clitheroe is now fully refurbed inside and out. The branding looks smart and inside taller shelves mean a much increased product range.

Coop are in the process of rebranding this petrol station and store near Clitheroe in Lancashire. This has exposed the branding history of this site.

Starting life as a Sommerfield:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ac-transport-pics/43320456040/

Then came the Cooperative Food light green:
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Sayers (or Hampsons as I still call my local one) is much better than Greggs. Sayers sausage rolls are better! My local Lancashire town has had a Hampsons for years. Greggs opened and closed within a couple of years.

If a Debenhams/HOF deal comes through, wonder what would happen in Manchester. The Kendals store is iconic, but is further away from the retail core than Debenhams.

Robert Shrimsley's op-ed in today's FT Weekend ("The slow death of WHSmith") is relevant to our recent discussions. It concludes:

Once a high street without a WH Smith seemed unimaginable. Now it seems almost inevitable.


On the topic of WH Smith being unsure of what it wants to sell. Spotted ...