Woolworths to re-open already surrounded by arguments

Woolworths is to be re-opened under the name of Alworths on 5th Nov 2009 which is the 100th anniversary of the first store opening

The first 3 stores have been named as Didcot, Wokingham and Haversham

However the re-opening is already surrounded by potential litigation

The original idea was put together by Tony Page, former Commercial Director of Woolworths, Gareth Thomas a former UBS banker and Andy Latham, former head of stores and concessions of Woolworths

Somehow the stores are now being opened by Andy Latham on his own. Tony Page does not appear to be amused!

If that wasn't enough Shop Direct have also joined in to make clear that they own the Woolworths brand and the new Alworth better not encroach on their brand

I love it! Who needs Eastenders!

I would just like to point out that among all this big business plotting and planning there is a certain Mrs Robertson in Dorchester who opened her old Woolworths store as Wellworths back in March and is doing so well she may open another store.