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The Wonder of Woolies?




Whilst the press have been leading with the expected 2.5 per cent cut in VAT, another event may well have a bigger effect on consumer confidence.

There is talk that unless creditors, predominantly banks, agree a last minute deal, Woolworth's will close their doors this week. This will result in 30,000 direct job losses and potentially a further 100,000 to 120,000 jobs in other related businesses.

In Wales, that probably amounts to around 1500 direct jobs across the country.

The closure of this iconic retailer, which has a shop in almost every high street in the UK, in the run-up to Christmas will have a major effect on shoppers and the retail industry as a whole.

It will also be the real test, despite rhetoric from the Treasury, of whether banks in the UK are prepared to support British business.

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Anonymous said…
Tomorrow's PBR will do nothing. The only way to deal with this is to cut the waste out of Government
November 23, 2008 12:37 pm
Anonymous said…
If you want to help Woolies out at all, there is a voucher available for the next few days which will give you up to a 20% discount!

http://www.gratisguidance.co.uk/www/?p=2784
November 24, 2008 1:31 pm
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