[Talk-GB] [OT] Maplin (was: Toys R Us)

David Woolley forums at david-woolley.me.uk
Sat May 5 09:47:07 UTC 2018


On 05/05/18 08:52, Philip Barnes wrote:

> At present Maplin are still open and not sure if they have a closing 
> date. I'm still hoping they are saved as there is no get it now 
> alternative.

They deepened the discounts, yet again, on Friday, and are selling off 
the shop fittings.  I don't think it will be saved, at least not as a 
high street business.

In terms of their original market (electronic components in small 
quantities), that ceased to be profitable many years ago, which is why 
they were more of a boys' toys type store in the immediate past.  In 
terms of that original market, Rapid are probably closest, but I can't 
see them taking it to the high street.

There are one or two small independents left.



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