Cinnamon Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Not really sure what we need on the high streets, as every town is the same these days... Greggs Claires Monsoon Accessorize BHS M&S River Island Evans New Look Dorothy Perkins Topshop / Topman Burtons Home Bargains Poundland Henley only has 2 of those, Monsoon & Accessorize, & they are in the same shop. We do have a Starbucks, which I love We also have the usual Boots, Smiths & far too many banks, as well as a good smattering of independant store. The BIG news is that the Toni & Guy we had has been bought by Raymond Blanc who is turning it into a cafe/bistro/deli/shop....can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Not sure what our Woolies is going to be, my local town is supossed to be being re-developed soon, however local people arn't happy so its all a bit up in the air with different plans being submitted. I'm not sure how they are planning on re-developing the town when we have loads of empty shops as it is. Woolies was one of the biggest shops on the high street in my town too. It's not nice walking around and seeing more shops having closing down sales and then seeing the empty shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I think ours is going to become a Primark The one in Birmingham is jsut sitting there empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Iceland on its way here too. Which is funny because we used to have an Iceland - that site is now an M&S food store. Iceland here (Malvern) too I believe. Don't know about Worcester. Iceland here in Hexham too even though we already have a freezer food shop in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Ours is still empty as well Harborough could really do with a good childrens clothes shop, but have no idea what we will get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I sign went up today on our old Woolies "ICELAND Coming Soon!" We had an Iceland before but then it changed into a M&S Simply Food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ours has opened already as the discount store B & M's. There's hell on amongst the wealthy OAP's for it lowering the tone of the town : Same here In fact there are only 4 or 5 shops between B M's and Home Bargain Karen x B&M has opened up not far from Home Bargain at my local shops too! (Maghull) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 I would love to know what the Reading one will be - it is MASSIVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I bet you you can't guess what the one in Keswick has turned into? An outdoor store!!! Yes only the tenth or something lol! Whitehaven - empty shell and same in Liverpool!!! xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ours is empty still and we have an Iceland nearby. There aren't many other empty stores though. We have all the main brands n the High Street anyway so I can't think who will fill the space. It is far too big for an inde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
