Absolutly awful news this evening, in that after 99 years of retail Woolworths is to finally go out of buisness!!!
Such an awfull shame that we have to loose this iconic, British chainstore!!
In Warrington, where I was born, Woolworths was very much a part of my childhood, and Mum took me there shopping at least once a week! In the early 70's the Warrington shop had a whole floor just devoted to toys, and it was like a kiddies paradise! and has graced me with some superb memories of the toys and the pick and mix (which my Dad used to love!) so I shall be so sorry to see it go...Our store hear in Northampton though has not been up to scratch for a long time though and their sellection of WHO merchandise has been absolutly dreadfull! (another reason I stopped collecting) I got one or two bargins only in there in the last 5 years, and I certainly found better deals in Woolworths in Southport, Manchester, Liverpool and Ormskirk!...I feel so very sorry for those Woolworths employees who have to loose their jobs at this time of year!! Its heartbreaking!! This recession realy is biting much more badly than we think...In Northampton retail outlets are closing by the dozen, and its now commen place to walk down Abington street past lots of empty and closed shops!...a little selfish I know, but I am glad I no longer work as a retial manager as I used too, because in the current climet I may well have had another nervous breakdown!!
Anyway, to take the sting of this terribly sad news, I have dug up this old Wollies Christmas ad from 1981, to see if anyone remembers it!!! This amazingly catchy tune "Have a cracking Christmas" realy got stuck in my head when I was 14, and even found myself humming it at School!! LOL!!! Also it was ablaze of stars of the time such as the Goodies, Anita Harris, and Windsor Davies, among others!! Looking at the prices and the old games is fun too!!
Hope it cheers you up this evening!!
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Goodbye Woolworths!! *sniff*
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Victoria Short
on Wed 26 Nov 2008 07:27 PM GMT | Permanent Link
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Re: Goodbye Woolworths!! *sniff*
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Rich14
on Wed 26 Nov 2008 10:29 PM GMT | Profile | Permanent Link
Yes it is sad if not perhaps ineitable - bet the branch in Stornoway will remain though - it's the only store of its kind on Lewis!
Shame also that your local branch has been so poor on stocking up with DW goodies Vicky!! But for me the wonder of Woolies will always be picking out my Cherylea loose Daleks from the counter there all those years ago - oh nostalgia!! Richard Re: Re: Goodbye Woolworths!! *sniff*
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vicky
on Thu 27 Nov 2008 08:44 AM GMT | Profile | Permanent Link
Hi Richard!!
Yes all those lovely Woolies memories!!! Well I think the Northampton branch will certainly close! which isent realy a great loss but its a shame that the Southport branch will close as its almost a flagship store, and has everything! even a restraunt!! You could spend all day in there! My heart goes out to those who have lost their jobs though....so sad, and at this time of year too! Vicky x Re: Re: Re: Goodbye Woolworths!! *sniff*
I echo your sentiments, Victoria. I grew up with it too, and yes, it was part of my childhood. Let's hope that Woolworths can be rescued in some form and that the name at least will carry on.
Steven. Re: Re: Re: Re: Goodbye Woolworths!! *sniff*
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vicky
on Thu 27 Nov 2008 03:46 PM GMT | Profile | Permanent Link
Hi Steven!
Yes I am hoping that it will survive in some form or another! My Mum was only saying today that there was a time when everything in Woolies was a £1!!! Sadly those days are gone...but yes I hope it will be ressurected somehow! Vicky Re: Goodbye Woolworths!! *sniff*
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Kate R
on Mon 01 Dec 2008 10:29 AM GMT | Profile | Permanent Link
Hi all
Great memories of Woolies. the pick n mix was my particular favourite although I do remember Warrington woolies having a makeup counter where I got my first make up set that contained a everything from a blue eyeshadow to pink cream blusher and face powder. I have good memories of buying my old vinyl there too from the record counter at the back. Loved the toy section upstairs too :-) remember the stairs at the back and the back exit into the back streets of warrington Woolworths in warrington is all on one floor downstairs as far as I know, ashamed to say I don't tend to buy much from there anymore, probably because there is so many other retailers offering so much more choice (or supposedly). Many happy times though, shame if it goes though. Love to all Kate xx |
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