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Adrian Caspersz wrote:
On 28/02/18 10:59, John Smith wrote:
Looks like Maplin's going down - any regrets? I've found it a bit pricey
in recent years but it's good for kids gifts, cheap batteries, and some
bits you need urgently.

https://www.theguardian.com/business...-business-live


Recovery...

Shut half the shops.
Focus more on selling project stuff than items of instant enlightenment,
Remove all the shelves to the back, think argos/screwfix/toolsatan
Stretch a counter across the branch,
Enter a components distribution partnership with Farnell/CPC/RS,
Sponsor staff to take electronic/electrical training,
Support the maker community with competitive pricing,
Support the PC builder community with competitive pricing.

Don't turn into Tandy MkII

There was nothing wrong with Tandy MkI. They got a good deal from Carphone
Warehouse to buy up their shops and the company took the profit and
vanished.
Interestingly, in Guildford, Carphone warehouse moved premises and Maplins
is now where Tandy used to be.

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from KT24 in Surrey, England