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Ex-Woolworths managers reopen store

Published: 22 July 2010
Two ex-Woolworths managers are reopening one of the failed retailer's former stores in Selsdon.
Ex-Woolworths managers reopen store
Ken Holdway and business partner Asad Khan intend to open the shop on August 14, and are calling their new venture Smallworths.

It will stock the same lines that were popular at Woolworths, concentrating on toys, DVDs, CDs, children's fashion, homewares and DIY, as well as the famous pick and mix sweets.

Mr Holdway is a former manger of a Woolworths in Beckton, east London, while Mr Khan managed a branch in Peckham in south London.

The Selsdon store has been empty since Woolworths went bankrupt in late 2008.

Comments

Published prior to March 2014
By wayne
Good for them, I worked for woolworths for a while, it is such a shame what happened it was a high street icon it was british history. Im 27 and I have memories like many others of happy childhood memories of this store. I wish somebody could have come up with an idea to save these stores
Published prior to March 2014
By Adrian Moore
Mr Holdway/Mr Khan,As you may remember Croydex was a key supplier to Woolworths nationwide with all showering/housewares.Croydex will only be too pleased to support your new venture.Please contact me via Andover H/O 01264 365881.
Published prior to March 2014
By rebecca george
just wondering. if they need people to work when it open.
Published prior to March 2014
By BARRY HARMS
HI
I REPRESENT A COMPANY CALLED PREMIER DECORATIONS, IF WE CAN HELP WITH STOCK FOR THE COMING SEASON PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 07801 835058
Published prior to March 2014
By Biggie
The results of a basic search on Google will answer your question (Smallworths LTD), although no phone number - an address is there, also you could try the store location.
Also try Facebook - for Asad Khan - not too hard to spot.
Published prior to March 2014
By Charlie
Hello

do you know if and how we can get in contact with these people about possible job vacancies?


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