The demise of the department stores

Is this the beginning of the end for department stores? I think it is a real shame that we are in danger of losing many well-known stores from our local High Street. We’ve recently lost BHS, and other big names including House of Fraser and Debenhams are struggling to survive. I live in Edinburgh and … Continue reading The demise of the department stores

Along the High Street: Sahara London

High Street Shopping  I have just been browsing the latest Sahara London brochure which landed through the door. I love to be able to sit down with a coffee and an exciting new catalogue.  Right from a young age, when (pre-internet) catalogue shopping was all the rage, this has been something I’ve enjoyed.  It’s a … Continue reading Along the High Street: Sahara London

Along the High Street: BHS

High Street Shopping When was the last time you shopped in British Home Stores, or BHS as it is usually known?  It has certainly been a long time since it was considered a 'go to' stop on many peoples walk along the High Street. Having struggled in recent years, its fortunes once again are hanging … Continue reading Along the High Street: BHS