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[Gazeyre1966]

Curry's and Woolworths have always traded on their names and not the prices. They have overcharged for decades while other high street stores have moved in on their markets. What is Woolies chief selling point exactly? None, that's what. Supermarkets now offer far better deals, except for Somerfields, who overcharge for everything. Watch them go down the pan next. Who do they think they are, M&S?

Curry's....Well don't get me started on their prices and customer service...which truly stinks. Our office has bought most of our equipment from there, computers, printers, etc.......and when you need help you are speaking to some non-english speaking person trying to explain what is wrong, so f*** 'em...they DESERVE to go bust anyway.

Any Company now involved in the trade industry needs to get their finger out. If customers are to remain loyal then they need two things, good prices (ie: not ripping off customers)..and good service. Some companies think the public are stupid but the recession will see them off and I'll quite happily give them the finger on the way out.

[Zoltar]

Woolworths have their niche. They do or they used to do cheaper DVDs and music CD's (haven't been in there for years now so don't know if thats changed). But I guess the likes of Amazon and Play have grabbed a chunk of their customers who used them for this type of product. Their computer games are a joke. They will get the latest new games, sell them for just a few pounds more than the independent games shops, end up not selling these games, and they are still tagged at £40 many months later when the independents have them for almost half price. They never seem to be on the pulse with vast amounts of their products.

[Deano]

As with Zoltars post I have noticed Woolies slowly going down the pan.I used to buy the odd DVD.cd,etc,but living in a large town,its easier to shop about as Woolies have always been expensive in this market.Always a few quid more expensive,therefore nobody spending.
I only go in now to put my Lotto on,or as a short cut to bus/train station.

[fuzion]

We've done all of our Christmas shopping with Amazon again this year.

J

[Deano]

We've done all of our Christmas shopping with Amazon again this year.

J

So much cheaper on Amazon.I paid £120 less than the price Woolies were selling for a DVD boxset.Robbing gets!

[Fruity_Goodness]

It's redic. So many heavily geared companies getting caught out now. I think that for a person to become CEO of a company they should be made to play Railroad Tycoon II and achieve gold in all 18 campaigns. And the add-on.

[Fruity_Goodness]

It's redic. So many heavily geared companies getting caught out now. I think that for a person to become CEO of a company they should be made to play Railroad Tycoon II and achieve gold in all 18 campaigns. And the add-on.

Oh, uh, sorry. I didn't read the thread. These companies are going under 'cos their just plain shit rip-off merchants, not because of leverage. They need to stay sharp to keep afloat now. But many of them are such rip offs. M&S food is just redic. 2x what others charge.

[RB]

Most high street retailers are going under due to the rising cost of rates and rent being imposed on their retail outlets by local councils. Where as online shops just have a large warehouse and associated staff which usually incurs a single business rent/rateable value (often setup in low rent "enterprise zones"), the likes of woolies have to incur the cost of 300+ retail outlets plus staff, plus several warehouses all incurring rent/rates. Woolworths own online stores are profitable along with their media ventures so i dont think the brand name will disappear.

[DJDONKEY]

except for Somerfields, who overcharge for everything. Watch them go down the pan next. Who do they think they are, M&S?

Almost right. Somerfield were bought by the co-op a couple of months ago

[Gazeyre1966]

Woolworths have their niche. They do or they used to do cheaper DVDs and music CD's (haven't been in there for years now so don't know if thats changed). But I guess the likes of Amazon and Play have grabbed a chunk of their customers who used them for this type of product. Their computer games are a joke. They will get the latest new games, sell them for just a few pounds more than the independent games shops, end up not selling these games, and they are still tagged at £40 many months later when the independents have them for almost half price. They never seem to be on the pulse with vast amounts of their products.

You still reckon that Zoltar after they have offically gone into administration? Main reason being quoted...and I was first to say so, is that there is no market for them anymore.

[GaryChandler]

Thank god i play fruit machines for a living!

[RB]

Thank god i play fruit machines for a living!

Well you'll probably have to go full time now your primary employer has gone into administration. I shall miss you at the Sweet counter, you used to be so polite....

[GaryChandler]

Well you'll probably have to go full time now your primary employer has gone into administration. I shall miss you at the Sweet counter, you used to be so polite....

Was that some kind of an attempt at a joke?

[RB]

Was that some kind of an attempt at a joke?

no, around here that would be you.

[GaryChandler]

So im an attempt at a joke? not an actual joke?

[RB]

There you go...got it in one.