In message , Andy
Burns writes
Dave Liquorice wrote:

polygonum wrote:

If precedent means anything, Focus became Matalan.

IIRC Focus Penrith became Wickes.

Texas became Homebase

I remember the 'Texas Tom' advert on LBC Radio.

The present High Wycombe Staples was Focus.

High Wycombe has two Homebases - the ex-Texas one at Loudwater, at the
eastern extremity (one-and-a-half floors), and another (ground floor
only, but I'm sure, more floor area) a mile-and-a-half away, further
into town. Halfway between the two, there is a pretty large B&Q and a
Wickes - both of which are usually distinctly cheaper than Homebase.
Neither Homebase can be described as overly busy - in fact the Loudwater
one is usually pretty quiet. I reckon it will be one of those that will
go.
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Ian