What store do you wish was still here.?

And missing White Stuff which closed down in Marlow. I know there are other branches not that far away but it was the most convenient, with great customer service and a very welcoming and helpful staff.

I too am a Derby girl. Born here nearly 82 years ago! I missed Ranbys. It was bought out by Debenhams and now that has gone too! What about Thurman and Malins, Barlow and Taylors and Jeffersons to mention just a few!

Heals. Such lovely furniture. I used to just walk around and admire the beautiful furniture that I could not afford.
BHS too.
And another that I can't remember the name of .It had branches in Bromley and Croydon

SparklyGrandma, Jones Brothers were part of John Lewis. I used that when I lived in Holloway (not the prison)

Alders it was. And I agree there is a dearth of shoe shops. Not a lot of choice now

Laura ashley home
Woolworths

Though thankfully have found a number of shops are carrying laura ashley lighting as I am specifically looking for additional lighting to match what I purchased in the past. Would love if someone started carrying the rugs and bedding too.

Ranbys was a department store long before it was taken over by Debenhams sometime late 70s I think.

They’ve just demolished the old Debenhams building and banged up something that at the moment doesn’t look that much better but hey-ho ?

C&A are still trading in Germany - went into the Berlin branch a few years ago and it was like stepping back in time!!

I really miss C & A.

Also Keddies in Colchester, Spoils a well priced kitchen shop, and Jacks a "sell anything" type hardware shop, loads hung up outside the shop. Also Fishers I think, great for any type of scissors, knives etc.

I loved Jacklins, a traditional sweets/coffee/cigars shop, with wonderful aroma of fresh ground coffee beans. Upstairs was an old fashioned tearooms.

I miss BHS for women's wear and lighting, also upstairs there was a good canteen.

So many, but East ,Debenhams and always look for C&A when travelling in Europe.

Monsoon and Accessorize are still open near us - or were a few weeks ago.

seacliff remember all those you mentioned, as live in Colchester, used to love Keddies too with the outside escalator, Jacks was a little treasure trove, brilliant for all garden sundries, cheap as chips!

British Home Stores. Liked their household and lighting departments.

I think you can get Bon Marche online. Also our local "Retail Outlet" at Lakeside near Doncaster still has a Bon Marche! I got some lovely pyjamas and a bodywarmer there just before Christmas!

Lewis's in Argyle St not JOHN Lewis an independent department store and Goldbergs in Candleriggs ,both Glasgow both shops wher you could buy everything you wanted under one roof .Both I remember from childhood when we went to see Santa in them they had the most incredible christmas lights displays.Later on I worked WITH Santa taking photographs.

I loved BHS for strapping summer holiday dresses and also for their lighting department. Very sparkly!

I really miss BHS most as I bought their tights for years. I buy "Large" though my measurements are Medium and the BHS ones were very stretchy.

BHS I really miss them, for coats , summer clothes and underwear .
Miss Debenhams for the cafe and wedding outfits xx

John Lewis - local branch now closed.

Woolies - everyday bits and pieces under one roof.

BHS - an alternative to M and S.
Also miss their great lighting department.

Richards Shops - mid-range in design and pricing.

If xyears younger, Biba and
Bus Stop.

British Home Stores, C&A's and Woolworths. I used to love those stores for a good browse.

I confess I haven't read all the posts so someone else may have mentioned Bolingbroke and Wenley in Chelmsford. My 3 piece suite bought there almost 25 years ago refuses to wear out!

What I really miss is being able to go into a department store to look for, say, a coat and all the coats used to be together so you could just try on a whole rail of coats. Nowadays they are all separated into different makes and you have to search them out. I find it really annoying.

C&A
Richards
British Home Stores

Woolworth.

No ifs, no buts, the demise of this chain store is still a matter of the utmost regret.