Retail Human Resources plc
Woolworths stores remain vacant 18 months after closure
25 August 2010 09:42
A large number of former Woolworths stores have failed to find a new occupant, according to the Local Data Company. More than 300 former Woolworths stores are still empty, representing around 40% of the chain.
The company added that some experts believe that around 150 stores will never be used as shops again.
The biggest group now using the outlets are discount retailers, including Poundland.
Greater London has proved the best re-letting area, with 81% of former sites now occupied, followed by those in Yorkshire and the Humber area at 64%.
Woolworths went into administration in 2008.
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