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PC World

Pcworld

PC World is one of Britain's largest chains of mass-market computer superstores. It is part of DSG International plc ("Dixons Stores Group"). PC World operates under the brand name PC City in Spain, Italy and Sweden.

PC World Website: http://www.pcworld.co.uk
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_World_(retailer)

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British Home Stores

British Home Stores or Bhs is a stalwart department store of the British High Street, selling clothing and household items. The company has over 180 stores throughout the United Kingdom. It was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index but is now owned by Sir Philip Green.

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Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhs

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MapQuest

Mapquest

MapQuest's visits are declining at about the same rate as Google Maps visitors are increasing. Down from about 50% "market share" last year to 39% this month. Think it'll last?

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Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/mapquest-a-symbol-of-everything-thats-gone-wrong-2009-2

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Julian Graves

The signs in their shop windows have been claiming "massive closing down sale" and the like for frickin' years now. One of these days, they have to be true.

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