Primark has also threatened to move out if the council insists it retains an entrance to the centre from Bradshawgate as part of its expansion proposals.

Why would they not want to anyway? Surely passing shoppers are more likely to pop in if something catches their eye if the can walk straight in, without having to walk all the way around. And if they're concerned about people using their store as a short cut, they should consider that one of the hardest things in retail is to get people in your store. Shops like BHS (which is often used as a short cut, in multiple directions), know the value of people seeing things as they walk through and ending up buying them.

The exodus continues... give it a few years and there will be no shops left at all.

mrfusion wrote:
The exodus continues... give it a few years and there will be no shops left at all.

well they have ruined the pub trade,might as well start with the shops,councillor morriss,doesnt think so,maybe they can reinvest in turkey.

Mr Morris said it would be ok yesterday, don't say he's wrong again.

Well if there are no shops then there will be no shoppers, and as such, no-one to look up to this statue of Les Dawson that's cropped up from somewhere.

Surely Bolton MBC must be looking at Bradshawgate area with real concern, moving to off centre retail parks is not an expansion of the centre, rather businesses moving to lower rate areas with free parking and a more customer focused offer. Bolton MBC must recognise the retail market is tight and work to develop the town centre rather than simply take a fixed view whilst business and jobs depart.

the centre's manager Malcolm Angus does (sic) not know if any shops were lined up as replacements

How crud a manager is he!!

Bolton Council leader Cllr Cliff Morris says it indicates how Bolton town centre is growing - what! by virtue of some retailers moving from the centre to the outskirts and others leaving the town for good? Growing?

A man who appears not to have a scooby!

in comes the tumbleweed before long

Why not have it as a place of worship?

PEOPLE OF BOLTON... C'MON!

Where has your spirit gone? We should campaign for TK Maxx to stay in Bolton. I mean... where else on earth can you buy orange jeans? Or men’s shiny brown jackets with a 62" chest and short arms...

Think about it... no more size 22 thongs... no more Easter eggs in November… no more (more expensive than Boots) sun cream... in December... no more shoes that only members of Cool and the gang would look, well... cool in, or shoes that make you look like a gangster… from the ankle down…no more toys that don't work - toys off the market don't count because everyone knows these are broken when you buy them... no more packs of 7 ‘Umbro’ socks… no more ‘Hand carved Genuine African Heads’ (made in China)… that give you haemorrhoids when you try and lift one… no more underarm hair removal kits… just for women under 5’ tall that were born in Yorkshire… and stuff…

Just think, how boring life would be without TK Maxx?

So, I call on the people of Bolton to Unite as one, buy a pair of orange jeans and save TX’s…

I personally don’t shop there, as the people in the model shop next door scare the hell out of me… I spoke to a guy who works there the other week…

I said, “Hi there, what do you do?”

He replied in a stern English voice, “I am the Commander in Chief of the 3rd National Battalion of Foot soldiers and you must address me as such...”

I said, “Thank you Graham…” and I left.

Say no more…

Fank you.

give you haemorrhoids when you try and lift one

I would prefer this imagary if it was a hernia.

Hugh Jarce wrote:
PEOPLE OF BOLTON... C'MON!

Where has your spirit gone? We should campaign for TK Maxx to stay in Bolton. I mean... where else on earth can you buy orange jeans? Or men’s shiny brown jackets with a 62" chest and short arms...

Think about it... no more size 22 thongs... no more Easter eggs in November… no more (more expensive than Boots) sun cream... in December... no more shoes that only members of Cool and the gang would look, well... cool in, or shoes that make you look like a gangster… from the ankle down…no more toys that don't work - toys off the market don't count because everyone knows these are broken when you buy them... no more packs of 7 ‘Umbro’ socks… no more ‘Hand carved Genuine African Heads’ (made in China)… that give you haemorrhoids when you try and lift one… no more underarm hair removal kits… just for women under 5’ tall that were born in Yorkshire… and stuff…

Just think, how boring life would be without TK Maxx?

So, I call on the people of Bolton to Unite as one, buy a pair of orange jeans and save TX’s…

I personally don’t shop there, as the people in the model shop next door scare the hell out of me… I spoke to a guy who works there the other week…

I said, “Hi there, what do you do?”

He replied in a stern English voice, “I am the Commander in Chief of the 3rd National Battalion of Foot soldiers and you must address me as such...”

I said, “Thank you Graham…” and I left.

Say no more…

Fank you.

For crying out loud, people act like it's leaving Bolton all together. It's next door to sainsburys people - you can actually park there for free.

Tommy... are you wearing orange jeans?

Hugh Jarce wrote:
PEOPLE OF BOLTON... C'MON! Where has your spirit gone? We should campaign for TK Maxx to stay in Bolton. I mean... where else on earth can you buy orange jeans? Or men’s shiny brown jackets with a 62" chest and short arms... Think about it... no more size 22 thongs... no more Easter eggs in November… no more (more expensive than Boots) sun cream... in December... no more shoes that only members of Cool and the gang would look, well... cool in, or shoes that make you look like a gangster… from the ankle down…no more toys that don't work - toys off the market don't count because everyone knows these are broken when you buy them... no more packs of 7 ‘Umbro’ socks… no more ‘Hand carved Genuine African Heads’ (made in China)… that give you haemorrhoids when you try and lift one… no more underarm hair removal kits… just for women under 5’ tall that were born in Yorkshire… and stuff… Just think, how boring life would be without TK Maxx? So, I call on the people of Bolton to Unite as one, buy a pair of orange jeans and save TX’s… I personally don’t shop there, as the people in the model shop next door scare the hell out of me… I spoke to a guy who works there the other week… I said, “Hi there, what do you do?” He replied in a stern English voice, “I am the Commander in Chief of the 3rd National Battalion of Foot soldiers and you must address me as such...” I said, “Thank you Graham…” and I left. Say no more… Fank you.

Excellent!

Why doesn't Primark stop it's whinging and move into the premises TK Maxx are going to leave vacant, problem solved

Hugh Jarce wrote:
PEOPLE OF BOLTON... C'MON! Where has your spirit gone? We should campaign for TK Maxx to stay in Bolton. I mean... where else on earth can you buy orange jeans? Or men’s shiny brown jackets with a 62" chest and short arms... Think about it... no more size 22 thongs... no more Easter eggs in November… no more (more expensive than Boots) sun cream... in December... no more shoes that only members of Cool and the gang would look, well... cool in, or shoes that make you look like a gangster… from the ankle down…no more toys that don't work - toys off the market don't count because everyone knows these are broken when you buy them... no more packs of 7 ‘Umbro’ socks… no more ‘Hand carved Genuine African Heads’ (made in China)… that give you haemorrhoids when you try and lift one… no more underarm hair removal kits… just for women under 5’ tall that were born in Yorkshire… and stuff… Just think, how boring life would be without TK Maxx? So, I call on the people of Bolton to Unite as one, buy a pair of orange jeans and save TX’s… I personally don’t shop there, as the people in the model shop next door scare the hell out of me… I spoke to a guy who works there the other week… I said, “Hi there, what do you do?” He replied in a stern English voice, “I am the Commander in Chief of the 3rd National Battalion of Foot soldiers and you must address me as such...” I said, “Thank you Graham…” and I left. Say no more… Fank you.

I love that!!! Knowing a few of the people in that shop, I know what they're like and thats dead on!!

Thanks, you've just made my otherwise miserable day a bit better. I've got a smile on my face now!

I agree tho, i think we do need to keep Tk's in town. where else are we gonna go to buy presents for our mad auntys birthday etc??

TK MAXX RULES!!

Hugh Jarce wrote:
PEOPLE OF BOLTON... C'MON! Where has your spirit gone? We should campaign for TK Maxx to stay in Bolton. I mean... where else on earth can you buy orange jeans? Or men’s shiny brown jackets with a 62" chest and short arms... Think about it... no more size 22 thongs... no more Easter eggs in November… no more (more expensive than Boots) sun cream... in December... no more shoes that only members of Cool and the gang would look, well... cool in, or shoes that make you look like a gangster… from the ankle down…no more toys that don't work - toys off the market don't count because everyone knows these are broken when you buy them... no more packs of 7 ‘Umbro’ socks… no more ‘Hand carved Genuine African Heads’ (made in China)… that give you haemorrhoids when you try and lift one… no more underarm hair removal kits… just for women under 5’ tall that were born in Yorkshire… and stuff… Just think, how boring life would be without TK Maxx? So, I call on the people of Bolton to Unite as one, buy a pair of orange jeans and save TX’s… I personally don’t shop there, as the people in the model shop next door scare the hell out of me… I spoke to a guy who works there the other week… I said, “Hi there, what do you do?” He replied in a stern English voice, “I am the Commander in Chief of the 3rd National Battalion of Foot soldiers and you must address me as such...” I said, “Thank you Graham…” and I left. Say no more… Fank you.

I love that!!! Knowing a few of the people in that shop, I know what they're like and thats dead on!!

Thanks, you've just made my otherwise miserable day a bit better. I've got a smile on my face now!

I agree tho, i think we do need to keep Tk's in town. where else are we gonna go to buy presents for our mad auntys birthday etc??

TK MAXX RULES!!

For all its faults though TK MAXX is still one of the best places for buying designer underwear on the cheap though, thats about it though, oh and perhaps clothes hangers.

If TK Max goes who will take their place? Can I suggest that a company called Wilkinsons,there is one in Bury and many other towns.

"Crompton Place could struggle to replace TK Maxx"

They could just open a car boot sale in the car park.

This would be equivalent to walking into any TK Maxx store!!

Crap store selling crap!