Woolworths demise 15 years on: What happened at the retail giant and could it come back?, UK News
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Once a staple of the high street, Woolworths had more than 800 stores in the UK at its peak. But over a few disastrous weeks, all would close down forever as the chain collapsed under the weight of its own debt.
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