CaptainChorizo 1,977 Posted January 26, 2021 Had no idea Godiva actually had any brick and mortar stores even though it's a brand I had seen in supermarkets all my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, CaptainChorizo said: Had no idea Godiva actually had any brick and mortar stores even though it's a brand I had seen in supermarkets all my life. I can’t lie - I never recall seeing brick n mortar. As far as Godiva is concerned though it’s subpar at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 26, 2021 End of the Road (and Track) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted February 12, 2021 Wanna buy a brand spanking new Learjet? You need to hurry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, Whitehouse said: Wanna buy a brand spanking new Learjet? You need to hurry! Learjets haven't been Learjets for 30 years; bit like Cadbury's chocolate hasn't been Cadbury's chocolate for 10 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted February 19, 2021 Uber. One for the future perhaps. Uber drivers are workers not self-employed, Supreme Court rules - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 19, 2021 On 25/01/2021 at 21:20, Sir Creep said: I can’t lie - I never recall seeing brick n mortar. As far as Godiva is concerned though it’s subpar at best. They have a couple in and and around Minneapolis. People rave about them, but I find that they have a waxy taste to them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,735 Posted February 24, 2021 Retail chain Fry's Electronics, known for their themed stores, has gone out of business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted March 15, 2021 Thorntons making more retail/commercial space available on high streets up and down the country. Thorntons: Chocolate maker to close all shops putting 600 jobs at risk - BBC News 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Bentrovato said: Thorntons making more retail/commercial space available on high streets up and down the country. Thorntons: Chocolate maker to close all shops putting 600 jobs at risk - BBC News Stagnated as a business in the late 90's / early 2000's and then Hotel Chocolat blew them out of the water on the high street; been on the brink a few times since so I can't say I'm surprised. Still waiting for the demise of WH Smith, I can't undertsand how they can be so bad yet somehow surrvive. Surely the change in commuting practices post COVID will do for them...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted March 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, NotTheNagsHeadReading said: Stagnated as a business in the late 90's / early 2000's and then Hotel Chocolat blew them out of the water on the high street; been on the brink a few times since so I can't say I'm surprised. Still waiting for the demise of WH Smith, I can't undertsand how they can be so bad yet somehow surrvive. Surely the change in commuting practices post COVID will do for them...? Smiths appear to be surviving solely due to their linkup with the Post Office I would think. That remains quite busy even when the shop itself is deadly quiet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,139 Posted March 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Smiths appear to be surviving solely due to their linkup with the Post Office I would think. That remains quite busy even when the shop itself is deadly quiet. I was bemused but grateful to find a WH Smith open on 3rd January as I had neglected to buy a birthday present so was able to nip in and get a book token (safe choice for person concerned). But it wasn't one with a Post Office, hence my bemusement. I couldn't think of any reason why they would be "essential". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Toast said: I was bemused but grateful to find a WH Smith open on 3rd January as I had neglected to buy a birthday present so was able to nip in and get a book token (safe choice for person concerned). But it wasn't one with a Post Office, hence my bemusement. I couldn't think of any reason why they would be "essential". It could be stationery but I got all mine from a supermarket or online so not sure. Imo Surely libraries and stationery is essential with some kids in school , studying at home and university studying via screen. I had to spend a small fortune on stationery during during last two months. We dreaded going on seesaw every morning 'grab your coloured card' what coloured card? Back to the shops again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 11, 2021 Michigan Ladder Company - goes out of business after 120 years thanks to COVID and governmental policies. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,391 Posted April 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Sir Creep said: Michigan Ladder Company 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,594 Posted April 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Sir Creep said: Michigan Ladder Company - goes out of business after 120 years thanks to COVID and governmental policies. SC WTF are “governmental policies”? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted April 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: WTF are “governmental policies”? Biden is anti gun and anti ladder! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: WTF are “governmental policies”? Believe he means covid restrictions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, One shot Paddy said: Biden is anti gun and anti ladder! He hates deer blinds more than anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Salmon Mousse said: Believe he means covid restrictions. I meant what the man said in the link. His American company wasn’t allowed to import supplies or export product, his competition didn’t have said restrictions and have consumed his customer base, so he’s out of business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted April 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Sir Creep said: Michigan Ladder Company - goes out of business after 120 years thanks to COVID and governmental policies. SC It's an up and down business anyway. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Phantom said: It's an up and down business anyway. They were on the ladder of success for 120 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted June 13, 2021 News Corp. now values "The Sun" at zero pounds, implying that, after record losses, the paper will never turn a profit again: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-11/murdoch-s-sun-u-k-s-biggest-paper-for-decades-now-worth-zero 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 13, 2021 Still a useful political tool for him though. So long as it's not dragging any of his other businesses down he'll keep it afloat sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlotte's Controller 195 Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, gcreptile said: News Corp. now values "The Sun" at zero pounds, implying that, after record losses, the paper will never turn a profit again: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-11/murdoch-s-sun-u-k-s-biggest-paper-for-decades-now-worth-zero Just confirming it's status as a worthless rag, something that the public have known for some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
