Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted August 3, 2023 On 20/07/2023 at 15:13, Imelda said: Wilko circling the drain https://news.sky.com/story/wilko-owners-explore-sale-in-race-to-salvage-chains-future-12924086 Given the steep downward trajectory of my local store over the last few years I can't say I'm surprised. I hope they get bought-out and turned round by people who know what they're doing. Wilkos takes a step nearer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted August 4, 2023 Clintons (not exactly strangers to struggle over the last few years) are looking closer than ever to doing a Wilko https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/aug/04/card-retailer-clintons-looking-to-close-a-fifth-of-stores-to-avoid-going-bust Perhaps if actually stocked some half decent cards at sensible prices, they wouldn't be in this mess. No wonder Card Factory wipe the floor with them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted August 10, 2023 On 03/08/2023 at 12:21, Bibliogryphon said: Wilkos takes a step nearer Splat https://news.sky.com/story/around-12-000-jobs-at-risk-as-wilko-goes-into-administration-12937106 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted August 10, 2023 Two hundred years of leather production at Yeovil in peril as Pittards appoint administrators 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted August 27, 2023 Wilko might, just might,survive. Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chain - BBC News 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted September 11, 2023 On 27/08/2023 at 13:57, Bentrovato said: Wilko might, just might,survive. Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chain - BBC News Narrator: They didn't https://news.sky.com/story/death-knell-all-wilko-stores-to-close-with-the-loss-of-12-500-jobs-union-12959069 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,144 Posted September 11, 2023 Really sad about this. Wilko was somewhere you could rely on getting decent quality goods at a reasonable price, and there was some consistency, unlike the likes of B&M, Home Bargains or Poundland where you never really know what you're going to find on the shelves. At least with Wilko if you bought something and liked it you could buy it again. I liked it not being out in some godforsaken "retail park" as well. And they used to play really good music* in there, although that stopped in recent years. *That means music that was to my taste. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 283 Posted September 11, 2023 Wilko Johnsoned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted September 19, 2023 Métro Media (not to be confused with metro.co.uk) to declare bankruptcy, permanently ends local coverage in Montreal and Quebec City. https://globalnews.ca/news/9967552/metro-media-to-declare-bankruptcy/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted September 19, 2023 Metroland Media Group (not to be confused with metro.co.uk or Métro Media) will seek bankruptcy protection, ends print editions of community papers. https://www.cp24.com/news/metroland-ends-print-editions-of-community-papers-keeps-regional-dailies-1.6563042 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,989 Posted October 11, 2023 Court declares bankruptcy of Livraria Saraiva, which was once the largest bookstore in Brazil, founded in 1914 Judge indicated that the judicial recovery plan was not complied with, a debt of R$675 million. https://www.infomoney.com.br/mercados/justica-decreta-falencia-da-saraiva-sled4-que-ja-foi-maior-rede-de-livrarias-do-brasil/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted October 18, 2023 Sara Lee getting its just desserts. Never liked their products. Sara Lee goes into administration: Iconic frozen dessert company crumbles after 50 years (msn.com) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted October 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Bentrovato said: Sara Lee getting its just desserts. Never liked their products. Sara Lee goes into administration: Iconic frozen dessert company crumbles after 50 years (msn.com) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 20, 2023 On 18/10/2023 at 07:32, Bentrovato said: Sara Lee getting its just desserts. Never liked their products. Sara Lee goes into administration: Iconic frozen dessert company crumbles after 50 years (msn.com) They were in receivership or summat a decade ago; I’m surprised it took this long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Grimace 359 Posted November 7, 2023 WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US, which affects the company's business in the US and Canada. WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US Ousted founder Adam Neumann's comments on the situation are amusing at best, as I'm sure it is "disappointing" and "challenging for me to watch" on top of the pile of money he was sent off with back in 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 8, 2023 The company is fine but to stay fine Nestle has axed the cheap the marginally cheerful Caramac bar - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67355475 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 8, 2023 On 07/11/2023 at 09:41, Evil Grimace said: WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US, which affects the company's business in the US and Canada. WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US Ousted founder Adam Neumann's comments on the situation are amusing at best, as I'm sure it is "disappointing" and "challenging for me to watch" on top of the pile of money he was sent off with back in 2019. Fill yer boots if you're unaware of Neuman's story, here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gbs00v Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted December 1, 2023 Pontins looks like they will be taking a permanent holiday before long https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67589538 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,617 Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Imelda said: Pontins looks like they will be taking a permanent holiday before long https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67589538 Pontins is owned by the UK's favourite Hoteliers, Britannia, so investment has been minimal for the past decade. Rumour has it that these two camps are being leased to the HO for refugees (though Prestatyn isn't exactly convenient for such). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, time said: Pontins is owned by the UK's favourite Hoteliers, Britannia, so investment has been minimal for the past decade. Rumour has it that these two camps are being leased to the HO for refugees (though Prestatyn isn't exactly convenient for such). The home office have tonight denied that rumour. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted December 11, 2023 VBites, once successful vegan food company owned by Heather Mills McCartney, is history https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67686515 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,617 Posted December 12, 2023 Smile Direct Club customers have nothing to smile about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 12, 2023 Not a crashing company per se, rather a crashing industry concept that Sir Creep has said won’t work without putting the infrastructure first, and here we are seeing his bold statement coming to fruition, as Ford Motor HALVES it’s production of EVs (amid changing its overall EV strategy) because nobody wants that shit. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/12/11/ford-decreasing-f-150-lightning-production-dearborn/71884587007/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 16, 2023 Bitchin’ Camaro! Chevy ends production of the Camaro. https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a46146387/chevrolet-camaro-production-ends/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 22, 2023 Google Groups to end support for posting on Usenet in February 2024. Archives only after that date. Includes the venerable alt.obituaries group and many, many others. https://www.pcmag.com/news/end-of-an-era-google-groups-to-drop-usenet-support https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Groups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
