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by JAS84
Thu 05 Oct, 2023 15.56
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 853083

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 elaborate)...
by JAS84
Thu 21 Sep, 2023 01.22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Technology Thread
Replies: 38
Views: 7444

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!
by JAS84
Sat 16 Sep, 2023 18.40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: 🥳🥂 20 years of Metropol 🎂🎈
Replies: 11
Views: 4066

Re: 🥳🥂 20 years of Metropol 🎂🎈

The usual branding for the forum actually looks more dated than this one - due to it being based on the London 2012 Olympic Games logo. So I'm inclined to agree.
by JAS84
Sat 16 Sep, 2023 18.34
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Baffling local news stories
Replies: 333
Views: 202253

Re: Baffling local news stories

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/hull-finally-john-lewis-waitrose-8754311 Headline: Hull finally has a 'John Lewis' as Waitrose unveil the swankiest supermarket in East Yorkshire Problems: It's in Willerby, HU10. Near Hull, but not actually in Hull. That Waitrose apparently had a Jo...
by JAS84
Wed 06 Sep, 2023 10.52
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 853083

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

51 stores going to B&M, 52 closing outright... that would leave about 300, which I guess is what Putman intends to take on?
by JAS84
Tue 22 Aug, 2023 21.50
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Predictions for 15/08/2023
Replies: 20
Views: 7388

Re: Predictions for 15/08/2023

Congratulations guys. Everyone who posted here ten years ago got something right.
by JAS84
Tue 22 Aug, 2023 21.44
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 853083

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

The stock checker by the way is complete nonsense, I wanted to buy some back brushes which the stock checker claims there are 15 in stock. They were sold out. While I could have gone to B&M on two buses, I ended up buying one on Amazon. Yeah, I checked the site for a universal remote control, a...
by JAS84
Fri 11 Aug, 2023 19.22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 853083

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

The Guardian reported that the logistics firm that handles Wilko's store deliveries suspended deliveries for two days last week while they were awaiting payment. Home delivery is suspended, but thanks to store deliveries resuming click and collect is back to normal. And surprisingly, still operatin...
by JAS84
Fri 11 Aug, 2023 14.26
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Trinity Mirror & Express Newspapers merger talks
Replies: 31
Views: 31237

Re: Trinity Mirror & Express Newspapers merger talks

Yorkshire Post or Daily Mail owners to buy the Telegraph?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66466622
by JAS84
Fri 11 Aug, 2023 14.24
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 853083

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

If it requires two buses to get there, perhaps B&M should open another branch on the first of those bus routes?
by JAS84
Thu 10 Aug, 2023 14.04
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: High Street chain collapse sweepstake
Replies: 2149
Views: 853083

Re: High Street chain collapse sweepstake

The Guardian reported that the logistics firm that handles Wilko's store deliveries suspended deliveries for two days last week while they were awaiting payment. Home delivery is suspended, but thanks to store deliveries resuming click and collect is back to normal. And surprisingly, still operatin...