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oxpete
Chelsea Transfer Target

May 29, 2019, 4:23 AM
Posts: 4544
Location: Oxford
Team(s): Pompey
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A resent survey of High Street retailers by Which?... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48433692 ...gives some predictable results. They name WH Smiths as the worst retailer in the UK, with Homebase, New Look, the woeful Sports Direct and Clinton Cards not far behind. They name the best UK High Street retailer as Richer Sounds (again, unsurprisingly). Others that are high up in their rankings include John Lewis, Screwfix, Waterstones and Apple.
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PaulC
Man City Transfer Target!

Jun 12, 2019, 8:49 AM
Posts: 11893
Location: Ayrshire, Midlothian
Team(s): AFC Darwen, Troon, Ayr Utd, Burnley
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Oh dear, how sad! Never mind.
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Whiskey Coates
First Team Sub

Jun 15, 2019, 5:15 PM
Posts: 982
Location: Bridlington
Team(s): Bridlington Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Scarborough FC.
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The Yorkshire Linen Company has closed it's nineteen remaining stores across the north of England. They had previously closed 8 (including Scarborough) in February, in an effort to keep the business going. https://www.bbc.co.uk/.../uk-england-48639212
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blackdouglas
Chelsea Transfer Target

Jul 4, 2019, 10:35 AM
Posts: 3330
Location: Northwood, Middlesex
Team(s): See signature for clubs
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William Hill biting the bullet on the High Street anyway with the closure of 700 shops. I guess more and more people are using the app & website than the unprofitable betting shops. https://www.racingpost.com/...taff-affected/388682
 Northwood, Threave Rovers, Arsenal, Rangers (the real ones, NOT qpr),Watford, Rochdale, queen of the south and a few others.
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Tykeoldboy
Chelsea Transfer Target

Jul 4, 2019, 2:59 PM
Posts: 3310
Location:
Team(s): Doncaster Rovers, Everton
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William Hill are blaming the government for the job losses, stating it was the reduced limit on instant gaming machines to be the reason for the closures, but as you say, shops aren't profitable anymore with gamblers preferring play online.
 The feeling of utter devastation when you pick up your mug and realise you already finished your tea.
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blackdouglas
Chelsea Transfer Target

Jul 4, 2019, 8:17 PM
Posts: 3330
Location: Northwood, Middlesex
Team(s): See signature for clubs
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William Hill are blaming the government for the job losses, stating it was the reduced limit on instant gaming machines to be the reason for the closures, but as you say, shops aren't profitable anymore with gamblers preferring play online. That will hit all the bookies who have the machines, not just William Hill, I haven't heard of Labrokes, Coral , or any of the other bookies have wholesale closures (yet). In my opinion that excuse is just looking to pass the buck on to someone else.
 Northwood, Threave Rovers, Arsenal, Rangers (the real ones, NOT qpr),Watford, Rochdale, queen of the south and a few others.
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Tykeoldboy
Chelsea Transfer Target

Jul 4, 2019, 9:44 PM
Posts: 3310
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Team(s): Doncaster Rovers, Everton
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William Hill are blaming the government for the job losses, stating it was the reduced limit on instant gaming machines to be the reason for the closures, but as you say, shops aren't profitable anymore with gamblers preferring play online. That will hit all the bookies who have the machines, not just William Hill, I haven't heard of Labrokes, Coral , or any of the other bookies have wholesale closures (yet). In my opinion that excuse is just looking to pass the buck on to someone else. Yes it is. At least they haven't blamed Brexit..... yet
 The feeling of utter devastation when you pick up your mug and realise you already finished your tea.
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ReeceD1993
Youth Team Sub
Aug 11, 2019, 1:41 AM
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Jobs to be cut at Tesco Metros.
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leohoenig
Administrator
Aug 11, 2019, 12:35 PM
Posts: 13656
Location: Outer Cheltenhamshire
Team(s): Cheltenham Town
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Jobs to be cut at Tesco Metros. Reacting to the change in customers' shopping habits. Shoppers now buy their 'messages' on the day for that day rather than doing whole week shops as was the norm. I think you have this the wrong way around - aren't the "Metros" the small stores that have replaced the local corner shops? More likely they have killed off the opposition and can now retreat in areas where their hypermarket then becomes the nearest store.
 Fat AND Pompous. The proof that you can have too much of a good thing Now blogging at http://www.leohoenig.com
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Yatesman
First Team Star
Aug 11, 2019, 10:23 PM
Posts: 1619
Location: A Wee Toon in the Scottish Borders
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Jobs to be cut at Tesco Metros. Reacting to the change in customers' shopping habits. Shoppers now buy their 'messages' on the day for that day rather than doing whole week shops as was the norm. I think you have this the wrong way around - aren't the "Metros" the small stores that have replaced the local corner shops? More likely they have killed off the opposition and can now retreat in areas where their hypermarket then becomes the nearest store. No, I think you are wrong to say that . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49239916
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genesimmons
Youth Team Star
Sep 23, 2019, 1:07 PM
Posts: 343
Location: Chesterfield
Team(s): Gateshead
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never been one for package holidays but last time i went abroad, to Holland i booked hotel and flight myself easily enough and i think several other do so and use sites like expedia. Only good thing i can see coming from Thomas cooks demise is the smaller travel agents will bet a boost in business from those that still like to use high st travel agents.
 You wanted the best, you got the best
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dottirofhod
Man City Transfer Target!

Sep 23, 2019, 3:10 PM
Posts: 13869
Location: The North. 'Ich hassen lehm kopfs'
Team(s): Crewe Alex and obviously England.(Unlike a lot on here)
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Just to point out that many Thomas Cook users already abroad ARE stranded. I have used many T Cook flights but not package deals esp to the USA. Atol only covers package holidays, so many are well and truly stuffed.
 July 1, 2019 to June 30,2020 = 120 / 101 / 19 / 5 x 0-0's. (You know my rules) @ 02 / 12 / 2019 . Belgium top 5 tiers 0-0-0-(0-1-0)-(0-1-1-2) / Holland top 4 tiers - 0-0-0-(0-0) / Lux top 2 tiers 0 -2. England top 10 tiers - 0. Now blogging at https://eccentricity.video.blog/
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leohoenig
Administrator
Sep 23, 2019, 3:32 PM
Posts: 13656
Location: Outer Cheltenhamshire
Team(s): Cheltenham Town
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I admit to not checking the conditions, but I would hope any decent travel insurer would cover this
 Fat AND Pompous. The proof that you can have too much of a good thing Now blogging at http://www.leohoenig.com
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dottirofhod
Man City Transfer Target!

Sep 23, 2019, 4:19 PM
Posts: 13869
Location: The North. 'Ich hassen lehm kopfs'
Team(s): Crewe Alex and obviously England.(Unlike a lot on here)
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Yes I have used the credit card refund route, its sometjing like rule(75)? to claim. Long term clients are stuck, no repatriafion after Oct 6. Youl have to pay to get home and claim later, single flights can be astronomical in price esp at short notice. Some flight companies may help out stranded flight only clients.
 July 1, 2019 to June 30,2020 = 120 / 101 / 19 / 5 x 0-0's. (You know my rules) @ 02 / 12 / 2019 . Belgium top 5 tiers 0-0-0-(0-1-0)-(0-1-1-2) / Holland top 4 tiers - 0-0-0-(0-0) / Lux top 2 tiers 0 -2. England top 10 tiers - 0. Now blogging at https://eccentricity.video.blog/
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Chris1963
Man City Transfer Target!
Sep 26, 2019, 4:25 PM
Posts: 7067
Location: North London
Team(s): Oxford United / Groundhopper
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I read something interesting in the sports pages of the Evening Standard yesterday. Apparently, Thomas Cook had taken bookings from Chelsea fans for their forthcoming away trips to Lille and Southampton. Presumably flying to the airports of these towns, but Southampton is only an hour by train from London! One wonders what Greta Thunberg would make of this.
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