Shoppers... or vultures? Customers flock to final Woolworths sale
Shops from London to Liverpool were festooned with posters proclaiming Woolworths' 'biggest ever sale'Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancerAs if in mockery of the government's recent efforts, inside further placards promised: 'All discounts include the VAT cut!'Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer From sanders to Play-Doh, everything must goPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer
While shoppers reminisced about the past, they were not universally pleased with the bargains on offerPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancerSoft toys only half pricePhotograph: Christopher Thomond/FreelancerWoolworths went into administration on November 26 with £385m owed to two main lenders. They hope to recover cash from the sale of stockPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer One happy customerPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer It's a wrap (at 30% off)Photograph: Christopher Thomond/ freelancer Just like the old days: buying toys at WooliesPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer For those with a sweet tooth...Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer Pingu neglected as shoppers seek bigger bargainsPhotograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer
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