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Some of the most common new uses of former Woolworths stores

Nine out of ten ex-Woolworths sites remain in active retail use, a decade after closure

Author : CannyInsights.com Date : December 31, 2018 Comment : 3 Comments

91% of ex-Woolworths sites remain in use as shops, 10 years after the retailer vanished from the British high street, new CannyInsights.com research shows.

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The #LightsOut inflatable installation at Mackie's The #LightsOut inflatable installation at Mackie's Corner in #Sunderland city centre is a great photo opportunity, and an effective way of making people look again at a beautiful but underappreciated building 🐙 
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When people claim the department store is dead, we When people claim the department store is dead, we always advise they visit Sandersons at Fox Valley in #Sheffield. This is how you do it! Opened in 2016, it is constantly evolving, but is a beautiful space, full of interesting brands and instore services, and with delightful staff.

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Always a pleasure to visit Fox Valley in Stocksbri Always a pleasure to visit Fox Valley in Stocksbridge, #Sheffield. For a new-build retail-led scheme, opened in 2016, it really does a fantastic job of curating a distinctive offer and creating a sense of place. It seems to have 100% occupancy of its shop units, too! #retail #shoppingcentre #highstreet  #foxvalley
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