Do you still remember? A list of retailers who have disappeared from the High St.

As the latest casualties of poor Xmas trading lapse in to administration I thought I would stir some memories of retailers who have disappeared just over the last 2 years.

La Senza, Past Times, Tobar, D2, Barratts shoes, Alexon, Habitat, Alworths, Walmsley, TJ Hughes, Jane Norman, Officers Club, Focus DIY, Oddbins, Floors 2 Go, Borders, Confetti, Faith Shoes, Adams Childrenswear, Principles, Sofa Workshop, Allied Carpets, Dewhursts

Admit it, how many had you already forgotten?

To put things in perspective here are the numbers

2007 - 25 retailers in administration with a total of 2600 outlets

2008 - 54 retailers go with a total of 5793 outlets

2009 - 37 retailers with 6536 outlets

2010 - 26 retailers with 944 outlets

2011 - 31 retailers with 2469 outlets

Reading that you wouldn't think there were that many left to go but the newspapers are already speculating about Peacocks, HMV and Clintons Cards.

As a toy wholesaler we wish all you independent retailers a successful and profitable 2012. We certainly are looking forward to the year and only really miss those retailers who didn't create their turnover by discounting