Life without Woolworths: The end of an era

[pnosko31]

haven't heard that name in awhile. I remember here in Canada shopping at Woolworths - I believe they also used the name Woolco here until around 94 when Walmart bought most of the Canadian locations (the one's that were not unionized of course!) the rest they renamed "The Bargain! Shop".

[UKBusinessLive]

The Wonder of Woolies

Broken biscuits, sweets, light bulbs, cheap aftershave, hot roasted peanuts, hi-fi towers and haberdashery - it could only be Woolies.

Well its happened. the store is finally closed after 99 years trading.

After 99 years on the British High Street, Woolworths begins its closing down sale on Thursday. It may have struggled to stay in step with today's shopper, but like any institution it will be missed. Take a nostalgia trip to the "Wonder of Woolies

Have a look at this short video, perhaps it brings back memories to you

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7777118.stm

[Caddyman]

Originally Posted by Wayne Luke

Woolworth's went out of business in North America a long time ago. Probably 20 years. Amazing they held on this long in the UK.

yeah, i remember the woolworths here in Delaware, it was so cool as a kid, and had a nice diner attached too!

[Dean C]

Their problem was they sold everything, and they weren't even cheap. They had no niche.

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by Dean C

Their problem was they sold everything, and they weren't even cheap. They had no niche.

Very true Dean, But its sad to see 33,000 people lose their jobs as a result, I think woolworths dabled too much in too many things, and like you said had no niche, so they couldn't excel,

Gonna miss Wooly & Worth on TV too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSni2QMUMc4

[Adrian Schneider]

I bought a shirt from one in Cape Town. It had good deals, though that could have just been CADZAR.

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by Caddyman

yeah, i remember the woolworths here in Delaware, it was so cool as a kid, and had a nice diner attached too!

There are two former Woolworths within walking distance of each other on the same street in Wilmington. The one that now houses the Delaware History Museum was built in 1941 and was at one time the third largest Woolworth in the country.

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Apparently theres a woolworths in Austrailia too, I wonder if they are connected or related in any way http://www.woolworths.com.au/

[Caddyman]

Both very close (about 5 minutes) from my house. My wife goes to that Happy Harry's daily she works down the street. I remember going to the woolworths in prices corner though..

[SEOvB]

Get used to this news, as 2009 hits, expect more large names to close up shop in the retail world

[RedeemedWarrior]

I loved woolworths as a kid, some of the best memories i have with my Late grandmother took place there when i was a kid