| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Hewson Books not reopening | |
| Posted by: | Sue Rowe | |
| Date/Time: | 09/02/25 14:15:00 |
| Brentford still has a population of under 30,000. Far too low for the traditional anchor stores, many of which have either disappeared (Debenhams, BHS, Woolworths etc.) or are shrinking in numbers - Boots closed 300 branches in 2024 alone, M&S are closing some 60 of their full-line stores over a 3-year period, although growing the number of food-only outlets like the new one at Ealing Broadway station. But it does seem unlikely that they or one of their franchise partners would open something in Brentford until the population grows and the demographics become clearer. Hopefully Holland & Barrett's arrival will encourage more footfall locally and help persuade more residents to shop locally rather than think mail order and home delivery is the answer to everything. |