Maplin!

Its been nearly 10 years since Tandy was bought out by Carphone Warehouse, since then its been down to Maplin and online stores such as Farnell, Rapid and RS to get your electronic components here in the UK. However over the years Maplin has begun focusing more on consumer electronics, presumably because its more successful, if thats the case it would explain why Maplin have opened so many stores in the last few years.
About a year or so ago Boots moved out of its old location into a new one leaving a retail space on Epsom high street which was taken by one of those family run shops which stock random stuff. Last week we found out it was closing, and today whilst I was out shopping in Epsom I saw its being replaced with a Maplin store, this is great because it means I no longer have to spend £2 on a return bus journey to Kingston when ever I need to buy stuff from Maplin. Not only that but I can save my self the 1 hour bus journey each way as it is about a 5 minute walk from my house.
I am looking forward to it opening but it looks like it won’t be until July according to their recruitment site.












I know! I’m so hyped! Guess I live a sad, sad life. But seriously, the trip to Kingston is just long.
I know the new manager – its opening 20th June 2009