Focus DIY Closing Down (merged)

i_luv_percy

Does anyone know if the cannock or telford stores are closed yet? or when they are planning too ?!? thanx

focused1

All remaining Closure stores will be closed by the end of March. Most of those will be closing on the 29/03/08. This is due to a Bonus that is paid to the colleagues, on the 31/03/08 this Bonus raises in value, so they are going to tie it up and avoid paying more money....

focused1

xpiratex wrote: »

I have worked with Focus a little while now...
They have sold some stores that were losing them money, obviously to Homebase, Wickes, and Tesco. But those companys also said "we want those stores too".
Thats why there have been a lot of closures.
Anyway, if you want tips to get a bargain, if it's an ex-display item, we can offer upto 20% off, but generally, the manager will only let you go to 10%.
Don't forget to ask money off if the bags are split, IE, compost, cement. Etc.
I was interested to read someones comment about the Launceston store. How they don't seem well trained...
And no, I don't work in that store.

It is Sainsburys not Tesco...

bec28

Anyone know if the Luton No Frills has closed yet before I make the journey? Not answering the phone.
Thanks

mrsv05

i thought id seen it on here biut cant find it now. did i read how much things are being reduced by? my parents are after a ladder but only have 30% off in their store, does any worked know if/when stocl will be reduced more or on what days they reduce, mondays or fridays or neither ?! would be a great help.

many thanks

MattInAndover

In the Andover store they sometimes had an additional 10% off on friday's, saturday's and sunday's but that wasn't every week. And unless your store has a lot of ladders in stock they usually dont last long after 30%/40% off.

pipjes

does anyone have the number or a date for the waterlooville branch, cant find it on their website even when you put in the shops postcode, i didnt think it was closing till march and i wanted to ring them to find out exact date!!

top_banana

Hi all,

Phoned Taplow branch today to find out opening hours to be told that the store has now closed for good.

Just letting you all know.

surfsister

anyone know if the ipswich branch is closing? Ta

traceye

I dont suppose anyone knows how i get hold of replacement Focus Kitchen doors? They only seem to sell the whole unit, and I just need the door fronts. They arent standard sizes, so B&Q etc dont seem to have the sizes Im after (500mm wide by 570mm high).

Anyone have any ideas??