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by Ant158
Wed 25 Mar, 2020 23.20
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Tesco & other non-Morrisons supermarket thread
Replies: 2008
Views: 906051

Re: The Tesco & other non-Morrisons supermarket thread

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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.
by Ant158
Sun 25 Nov, 2018 15.31
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Another High Street Rebrand
Replies: 2524
Views: 1158109

Re: Another High Street Rebrand

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.
by Ant158
Sat 06 Oct, 2018 13.53
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Another High Street Rebrand
Replies: 2524
Views: 1158109

Re: Another High Street Rebrand

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: https://www.f...
by Ant158
Fri 17 Aug, 2018 18.40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 852694

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

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.
by Ant158
Mon 06 Aug, 2018 17.11
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 852694

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

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.
by Ant158
Sat 23 Jun, 2018 23.45
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 852694

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

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. Spot...