The post raises a relevant topic but lacks detailed analysis or examples beyond Debenhams. Expanding on the reasons for the expected disappearances would enhance its value.
Wow, they are still around, eh. W. H. Smith left Canada in the nineties. Sold all their stores to Chapters, our big national chain (which then got acquired by Indigo, its closest competitor, leaving us with a monopoly on book shops and distribution save for the odd suriving independent).
Our local WH Smith is nothing more than an expensive stationery store now. It used to sell books, music, video & board games but they've all gone now. Our post office is also located upstairs in their store and I think quite a few towns have a similar set-up. That is the only reason I can still see them functioning as a business.
M&S are in the same boat as Debenhams - they have stretched their commercial estate too far and have realised they are struggling to compete with online retailers and places like Primark. I do think slot of the issues with M&S has been festering well before the coronavirus hit the UK.
Accessorize/Monsoon (if they haven't gone already) - Still Going for just now
Feel sorry for the staff but this doesn't surprise me in the slightest, Philip Green has milked dry any company he's had involvement with. Horrible man.
