The news that Woolworths was collapsing broke five years ago today. Retail Week takes a look at its old stores and how the high street has changed.

Woolworths’ old stores provide a fascinating snapshot of today’s high street. Below is a sample of what the stores have become, from data collected by Graham Soult, owner of consultancy Canny Insights.

Most common uses of ex-Woolworths stores

1. Poundland (including Dealz)

2. B&M Bargains (including B&M Home Store)

3. Iceland

4. Wilkinson

5. The Original Factory Shop

6. 99p Stores (including Family Bargains)

7=. Home Bargains

7=. M&Co

7=. Poundworld (including Discount UK)

10=. Heron Foods

10=. Poundstretcher

10=. Tesco

Based on a sample of 251 stores

Source: Graham Soult.

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