Family Bargains

The addition of a new shop to Luton ( Family Bargains ) has at least made the main shopping area look less derelict. Family bargains is occupying the site of the old Marks & Spencers. Marks & Spencers moved on to the site of the old Woolworths store ( prior to the complete collapse of Woolworths )


Family Bargains is a discount store similar to the Pound Shop inside the Mall.

The number of empty premises in a town is sometimes seen as a measure of the economy, so at least Luton's numerous 'cheap' stores are making the town centre look slightly more prosperous.

A good article on the subject :
Mathiason, N (2010) Ghost town threat as UK shops fall empty. Guardian, 10th February 2010