The last BHS (British Home Stores) stores have closed after 88 years of trading as a High Street institution

The last BHS (British Home Stores) stores have closed after 88 years of trading as a High Street institution

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The video covers the closure of BHS stores, focusing on the Leicester branch. It highlights the impact on employees and pensioners, with 11,000 job losses and a significant pension deficit. Sir Philip Green's involvement and public criticism are discussed, alongside retail analysts' views on BHS's failure to adapt to market demands. The video concludes with the consignment of BHS to history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the emotional state of the BHS staff as the Leicester branch was closing?

Excited

Relieved

Demoralized

Indifferent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated deficit in the BHS pension pot?

£571 million

£200 million

£800 million

£1 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is Sir Philip Green reportedly taking regarding the pension deficit probe?

Paying it off completely

Requesting it to be dropped

Ignoring it

Filing a lawsuit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who bought BHS for one pound?

A pension fund

Sir Philip Green

Dominic Chappell

A retail analyst

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for BHS's downfall according to retail analysts?

Overexpansion

Excessive marketing

Underinvestment and failure to compete

High employee turnover