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by Martin Phillp
Tue 28 Nov, 2023 18.14
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2158
Views: 879427

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

First look at the interior of Wilko Plymouth as it reopens as the first store under The Range management on Friday.

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by Martin Phillp
Tue 28 Nov, 2023 03.22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Fragrances
Replies: 11
Views: 7333

Re: Fragrances

Lynx reminds me of my teenage years trying all the different scents, but I couldn't tell you which one was best.

Sadly I'm pretty bland when it comes to body spray. Sure Invisible Fresh has a typical male fragrance and I use it more for the fact it doesn't ruin my clothes!
by Martin Phillp
Tue 28 Nov, 2023 03.19
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread
Replies: 245
Views: 141752

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

I'm still on Visa with Natwest when they were just starting to issue Mastercard replacements when I had my card replaced in 2022. Not that it's a major issue, but it's clearly a long process to move everyone across. It's still valid until 2025. 6 of my 7 Natwest Group cards are now Mastercard. Thre...
by Martin Phillp
Sat 25 Nov, 2023 21.38
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2158
Views: 879427

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

The Range owner Chris Dawson was interviewed for Plymouth Herald/Plymouth Live about his expansion plans for Wilko and The Range. They've purchased the old Debenhams in Chelmsford for The Range while 50 stores are apparently with "the lawyers" regarding reopening as Wilko. It will concentr...
by Martin Phillp
Sat 25 Nov, 2023 16.22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread
Replies: 245
Views: 141752

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

I'm still on Visa with Natwest when they were just starting to issue Mastercard replacements when I had my card replaced in 2022. Not that it's a major issue, but it's clearly a long process to move everyone across. It's still valid until 2025.
by Martin Phillp
Sat 25 Nov, 2023 16.18
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2158
Views: 879427

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

Doug Puttman reveals he was 12 hours from saving the whole business, but was scuppred by Wilko's IT provider wanting their money.

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/ ... tman-wilko
by Martin Phillp
Thu 16 Nov, 2023 23.28
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2158
Views: 879427

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

HMV's flagship London store at 363 Oxford Street reopens on Friday 24th November.

by Martin Phillp
Sun 12 Nov, 2023 02.08
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Pres Cafe Watch News and Information Board
Replies: 491
Views: 130242

Re: Pres Cafe Watch News and Information Board

Mouseboy once again getting very snappy at British members who dare to make any comparisons with America.
by Martin Phillp
Fri 10 Nov, 2023 10.59
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2158
Views: 879427

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

The northern pharmacy chain Whitworth Chemist is up for sale. It also includes their warehouse.
by Martin Phillp
Sun 05 Nov, 2023 22.39
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2158
Views: 879427

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

It appears two other sites to open in the South East are in Oxford and Bournemouth as Wilko are putting job ads up.

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by Martin Phillp
Fri 03 Nov, 2023 18.21
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Technology Thread
Replies: 41
Views: 13371

Re: The Technology Thread

I bought my current phone in Argos. I didn't want the hassle of the hard sell if I go to a phone shop as I'd already looked at reviews and specs online.