Published on 5 - October - 2009
Alworths, whose offer will largely mirror that of the collapsed Woolies, is planning around 50 openings, starting with a former Woolworths site in Didcot, Oxfordshire on November 5. However, the business could be about to become embroiled in a legal tussle following a split between the men who came up with the idea of reviving the famous retail name.
Former Woolworths director Tony Page had been working with former head of stores and concessions at Woolworths, Andy Latham, and banker Gareth Thomas, to raise £10m to launch a new Woolworths-style chain. However, Page is now no longer involved with the venture, and Alworths is to be headed up by Latham.
Page says that he and Thomas are seeking legal advice over the matter.
Latham is said to be recruiting many former Woolworths employees to work within the Alworths business.
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Woolies-style Alworths chain to launch next month
After months of press speculation, a chain of Woolworths lookalike stores is now set to hit the high streets from November.Alworths, whose offer will largely mirror that of the collapsed Woolies, is planning around 50 openings, starting with a former Woolworths site in Didcot, Oxfordshire on November 5. However, the business could be about to become embroiled in a legal tussle following a split between the men who came up with the idea of reviving the famous retail name.
Former Woolworths director Tony Page had been working with former head of stores and concessions at Woolworths, Andy Latham, and banker Gareth Thomas, to raise £10m to launch a new Woolworths-style chain. However, Page is now no longer involved with the venture, and Alworths is to be headed up by Latham.
Page says that he and Thomas are seeking legal advice over the matter.
Latham is said to be recruiting many former Woolworths employees to work within the Alworths business.
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By Richard Warburton
Does anybody have any ideas if Alworths is to be rolled out to the North of England, I live in Cheshire and would welcome a woolworths type shop again, high street is not the same any more.
By Mark Baxter
Does anyone know how i can contact Andy Latham. My company helped out Wellworths and ex woolworths in Dorchester. I was wondering if we can help again.
Please contact me
07899928959
mark@watersidebooks.co.uk
11/10/2009 16:39:00
North of England?By Richard Warburton
Does anybody have any ideas if Alworths is to be rolled out to the North of England, I live in Cheshire and would welcome a woolworths type shop again, high street is not the same any more.
05/10/2009 18:42:00
Help pleaseBy Mark Baxter
Does anyone know how i can contact Andy Latham. My company helped out Wellworths and ex woolworths in Dorchester. I was wondering if we can help again.
Please contact me
07899928959
mark@watersidebooks.co.uk
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