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Biggles · Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2138

Clintons in trouble.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50365605

RealNotFizz · Joined: 28 Jun 2010 Posts: 1362 Location: Kirkcaldy

Vinnie · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:16 pm Post subject:

Bonmarche closing.Some mob called 15-17 taking over the Debenhams store once they close down so at least that wont be another empty shop plus Bob and Berts now open in the old Next shop.However cant see either improving footfall

That wont happen until the promenade is finished Wink

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scotty · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 8844 Location: Almost Dysart.

That the same promende they spent over £100,000 on about 25 years ago as part of the Key ring-road idea?

Cant blame them really, the amount of traffic is a lot less with a dead high st.
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Vinnie · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:06 pm Post subject:

Biggles · Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2138

Below is an extract from an article in this week's FFP on Burntisland's booming High Street. Little wonder Kirkcaldy High Street is in such a dreadful state if these figures are to be believed. The full article is here:
https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/people/why-burntisland-high-street-is-booming-could-this-be-the-future-1-5050231

WillieKirk · Joined: 08 Feb 2014 Posts: 1736 Location: Portobello

Good article Biggles - the future eh? Portobello is similar in business make up but has recently suffered because of a road replacement project.
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Specky Ginger · Joined: 16 Jun 2012 Posts: 4039 Location: Dysart

RealNotFizz · Joined: 28 Jun 2010 Posts: 1362 Location: Kirkcaldy

Did I miss Argos closing? Yes, I know most shops are 'closed' just now, but I mean permanently closed. I see they are still delivering and went to order a keyboard and the Kirkcaldy store doesn't even come up as an option anywhere on their site.

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embow · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:50 pm Post subject:

Here you go, folks.

Home Retail Group
In April 2016, Argos' parent Home Retail Group agreed to a £1.4 billion takeover by Sainsbury's, following a bidding war between the supermarket chain and South African conglomerate Steinhoff International. The acquisition was completed on 2 September 2016.
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TxRover · Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 2855 Location: North Texas, USA

RealNotFizz · Joined: 28 Jun 2010 Posts: 1362 Location: Kirkcaldy

So I'd imagine if the Kirkcaldy Sainsbury's did this, you wouldn't be able to order and pick something up on the same day. Basically rendering the whole USP of the place pointless? They were never the cheapest, but I've given them a decent amount of business over the years due to the proximity and convenience. Shame if it's gone for good. Sad

embow · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:51 am Post subject:

From today's news updates.

Sainsbury's has been accused of exploiting a loophole to keep Argos outlets open during the UK lockdown.
Under government restrictions, all non-essential shops have been closed for the past week. As supermarkets are an exception, Argos concessions within Sainsbury's shops remain open.
Sainsbury's said people can only buy items at the in-store Argos outlets if they have already paid for them online.
"Like many other online retailers, we are selling essential products for the millions of people now living and working entirely from home," a Sainsbury's spokesperson told the BBC.
"We are then strongly advising customers to have these delivered to their homes. We also have an option to collect from Sainsbury's supermarkets while doing an essential food shop."
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