"these difficult times"
Let's be absolutely clear about this, "these difficult times" is really annoying overdone phrase.
Just like "Let's be absolutely clear about this".
The last bag of Woolworths legendary Pic'n'Mix has popped up on eBay, the Telegraph reports. The last bag of Pic N Mix The 800g bag - containing faves such as fizzy cola bottles, white mice and rhubarb & custards - was bought by Ed Adams, former manager of Woolies Petts Wood branch. He explained: "I spotted at least a bag's …
The ironic thing about Woolies was the huge amount of interest (and sales) they generated during their death throes. If, somehow, they had managed to get even a fraction of that sales volume while still a going concern, they'd be one of our most successful retailers - instead of a bankrupt and shut-down flogger of tat.
Is this simply a case of "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone" or does it demonstrate the power of publicity, to get punters through the doors? If anyone knows the answer, they'll make a fortune.
In the past Woolies Pic'n'Mix was quite good. In the distant past it was very good. But about 18 months ago the supplier of Pic'n'Mix changed and the current stuff is horrid. And it's the same supplier to the cinemas. Euck. Whether it's in pristine condition or mixed with fluff it's still just rat food.
PS, Does anyone know if it's possible to get Bassett's Wine Gums in the UK?
According to my other favourite site, hotUKdeals.com, much of the Woolies pick 'n' mix has ended up in the Home Bargains discount shops. It is a lot cheaper there, though I doubt the proceeds will go to charity.
The true inheritor of the Woolworth business, though, is Wilkinsons, and yes, they have pick 'n' mix.
... apparently started a handful of billion years ago (the real billion, not the watered-down I-cant-spell-milliard Yank erzatz) and will last for a couple more. Presumably. The kind of expression that gets you the "I'm all hot air" sticker.
Also, hard time for retailers indeed. They might have to wait a few more month before getting their third Porsche. Poor sods. I hope these 400 quids will help. World's smallest violin etc
I'm off to feast on my Ramen leftovers.