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by JAS84
Sat 16 Mar, 2024 21.56
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Very Official McDonalds (and other fast food outlets) Thread
Replies: 345
Views: 492483

Re: The Very Official McDonalds (and other fast food outlets) Thread

Caused by a third party mis-reconfiguring something, apparently.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68573106
by JAS84
Fri 08 Mar, 2024 23.14
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread
Replies: 287
Views: 403452

Re: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread


Looks like Virgin Money is going to be disappearing over the next few years.

Nationwide strikes deal to buy Virgin Money for £2.9bn

My debit card is due for renewal in 2026, after the previous Yorkshire Bank one was replaced early due to the rebrand. I wonder if this one will also end up ...
by JAS84
Fri 09 Feb, 2024 22.15
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Pres Cafe Watch News and Information Board
Replies: 582
Views: 392520

Re: Pres Cafe Watch News and Information Board

Nothing wrong with the policy though. If it has the TV Ark logo on it for example, and it's not from TV Ark or it's associated social media channels, then of course it should be removed. That watermark they use is there for a reason.
by JAS84
Wed 24 Jan, 2024 22.20
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Another High Street Rebrand
Replies: 2592
Views: 1673901

Re: Another High Street Rebrand



I’m not convinced anyone actually bought pick n mix from Woolworths to be honest. It was just there.


You'd be lucky to get a look in for a scoop in Nottingham on Saturdays or during half term, the place was always full of kids filling up cups on their way to the cinema and whatnot. Wilko was ...
by JAS84
Mon 22 Jan, 2024 10.02
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Another High Street Rebrand
Replies: 2592
Views: 1673901

Re: Another High Street Rebrand

Could Woolworths be revived? The operator of the German Woolworth stores has the trademark for all of Europe and is considering opening stores in the UK.
https://www.retail-week.com/woolworth-interview
by JAS84
Sat 30 Dec, 2023 14.01
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Another High Street Rebrand
Replies: 2592
Views: 1673901

Re: Another High Street Rebrand

Everyone calls it Smiths, so changing to WHS seems daft. What nobody on either tweet chain has suggested despite that coming up, though, it that maybe they can't just call it just Smiths, because of Smyths Toys. Maybe they should've adopted a logo with a similar layout to the old BBC One branding. A ...
by JAS84
Tue 12 Dec, 2023 13.40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Tesco & other non-Morrisons supermarket thread
Replies: 2173
Views: 1435884

Re: The Tesco & other non-Morrisons supermarket thread

The Asda in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland was destroyed last month by flooding. They're having to demolish it and rebuild.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-67686538
by JAS84
Fri 27 Oct, 2023 11.24
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2271
Views: 1277842

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67229923

Lease already signed on two stores, five to open before Christmas.
by JAS84
Sat 14 Oct, 2023 12.26
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread
Replies: 287
Views: 403452

Re: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread

Yeah, the TV advert acts like they are a bank, not a building society. Are they planning to demutualise?
by JAS84
Thu 05 Oct, 2023 15.56
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2271
Views: 1277842

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake




Looks like Poundland are running these shops with a very light touch rebranding: https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/23824921.wilko-reopens-poundland-today-maidenhead-high-street/

I imagine it's temporary but I expected them to close and put their normal fit out (which isn't especially ...
by JAS84
Thu 21 Sep, 2023 01.22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Technology Thread
Replies: 50
Views: 93830

Re: The Technology Thread

Non-user replaceable batteries should be banned on the grounds it creates more e-waste.

And it's odd - top of the line phones lack the 3.5mm port now, but my cheap one bought only last year still does have it. Cheaper phones wouldn't normally be expected to have features expensive ones don't!