Yeah, I'd bet some money on BHS too. I used to buy clothes for myself, the children and sometimes my partner there, and find it a nice place to go into. Last time I was in I(earlier this year) I found nothing for the children, nothing I was looking for for myself (they'd stopped doing the trousers I liked, for example so I just bought some leggings that I thought might be useful) and I found the environment rather depressing. Admittedly one of the reasons I now don't visit more often is that I don't go to any places that have a BHS much at all but the above experience is probably another reason, and same for other shoppers.
Sainsbury's sales are up by loads, I saw in an interview on the telly not long ago, so I think they are ok - they diversified into basic ranges quite early while keeping premium ranges as well, and so hung onto people who were moving down a range (if you see what I mean) and also I imagine some people do what we do buy basics for some things but are more fussy over other items. I think Morrisons will also do well - their meat, veg and fish is good value and still of a quality we'll accept.
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Date: 2008-11-27 05:44 pm (UTC)Sainsbury's sales are up by loads, I saw in an interview on the telly not long ago, so I think they are ok - they diversified into basic ranges quite early while keeping premium ranges as well, and so hung onto people who were moving down a range (if you see what I mean) and also I imagine some people do what we do buy basics for some things but are more fussy over other items. I think Morrisons will also do well - their meat, veg and fish is good value and still of a quality we'll accept.