Woolworths

Sainsbury's 2014 Christmas advert - 1914.

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Ross Shaddick from Plymouth, Devon, with his Christmas lights which have finally gone out after 54 years.

My Woolworths fairy lights have FINALLY blown after 54 years of use

An outside look of the former Woolworths in Mansfield.

Woolworths to make possible return to British high streets

Rangers fans light up the Bob Shankly stand with pyrotechnics during a cinch Premiership match between Dundee FC and Rangers at The Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

We need firework control laws that go with a bang - not a whimper

If you wanted a cool venue for a kids birthday party then Little Marcos was the first choice. It was Scotland’s first indoors soft play venue which opened in 1980 at Grove Street, it closed in 2008 but welcomed over 1 million kids to play while active.

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The 5 shops Brits miss most on UK highstreets including Woolworths

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Liz Lochhead's debut poetry collection, Memo for Spring, has stood the test of time (Picture: Toby Williams)

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You can now take a 3D virtual tour of Woolworths as it was 30 years ago

Woolworths’ Pic ‘n’ Mix is back - here’s where you can buy it

Is Woolworths reopening? The Twitter rumour debunked

The tree was purchased at Woolworths in Dundee in 1937 and has only recently been unearthed from a loft where it was kept for 24 years.

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Harnessing technology will help beauty brands weather the high street storm, says Heath. Picture: Chris Watt

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Lorraine Gillespie with Kyle Gillespie & baby Cameron.

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A wide shot of the new bar.

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Jim Duffy shares the secrets of Amazon's appeal. Picture: Ian Howarth.

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House of Fraser failed to move with the times (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

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We, as consumers, have clearly marked out our intent to shop, bank and live online and as a direct consequence our high streets, shopping centres and town centres are all facing radical change

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Woolworths in Dalkeith in 1998.

Woolworths set for shock return to the high street

Woolworths could be set for a return?

Could Woolworths be returning to Edinburgh?

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his deputy, Tom Watson, who has accused supporters of the leader of plotting a left-wing coup. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty

Euan McColm: Labour fails to grasp the wonder of Woolies

BP is expanding its fuel operation in Australia. Picture: Ian Rutherford

BP fuels up Down Under with Â£1.1bn Woolworths deal

Sindy dolls are back on sale in the UK after an almost 10-year absence. Picture: Tesco/PA Wire
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Sindy doll back - with more realistic new body shape

Tim Hames admits that he is concerned about Londons standing as a global financial powerhouse following the Brexit vote.

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We now turn to the future in a post-Brexit Britain. Picture: AFP/Getty

No rush to build a bonfire of workers' rights after Brexit

Austin Reed's store on Edinburgh's George Street. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Austin Reed follows BHS into administration

Almost 11,000 jobs are at risk at BHS. Picture: Michael Gillen

Leaders: BHS turns spotlight on pension black holes

Talks about a financing deal for high street chain Bhs have failed. Picture: Dan Phillips

11,000 jobs at risk as BHS files for administration

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Mark Neale , chief executive of Mountain Warehouse, saw turnover rise to £110 million. Picture: Harry Page

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Tony Blair accused the SNP of blaming others for Scotlands problems. Picture: Getty

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Colin Temple is in the top ten in the chief executive charts. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Schuh boss earns top ten spot in poll of CEOs

John Hannett says the verdict is a 'kick in the teeth'. Picture: Bill Johnson

Court rules out Woolies & Ethel Austin compensation

Discount stores like Poundland have occupied the vacuum left by Woolworths. Picture: Craig Coley

How middle classes are flocking to pound stores

Thousands of staff were made redundant from Woolworths. Picture: Greg Macvean

Redundant ruling to aid employers

The colour and intensity of the Old Firm rivalry over the years has made for a compelling spectacle. Picture: Robert Perry

Aidan Smith: This Old Firm needs to happen

Cathy and Georges wedding day. Picture: comp

Cathy and George celebrate 50 years

On this day: Woolworths went into administration

Site of the new Apple store on Princes Street, Edinburgh. Picture: TSPL

Apple confirm new store set to open in Edinburgh

B&M is seen as a modern-day Woolworths. Picture: Alan Watson

Buoyant float from B&M as owners enjoy £1bn payday
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Efforts to rejuvenate Scotland's high streets are being undermined, the FSB has said. Picture: Toby Williams

Scottish high street revival being ‘undermined’

On this day in 2008 the high street retailer Woolworths, which had been trading since 1909, went into administration. Picture: Getty

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The Woolworths store on Princes Street, in the 1980s. Picture: TSPL

Lost Edinburgh: Woolworths, Princes Street

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Pretty vacant

Former M&S boss Rose takes the helm at Ocado

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