Croydon department store Allders could make a comeback across the country, just two years after the high-profile collapse of its chain of outlets.
The Allders name and its flagship Croydon store was saved from administration in 2005 by Jaegar boss Harold Tillman. The retail entrepreneur now has plans to roll the store back out across the UK.
According to Retail Week magazine, Mr Tillman is already in talks to take over three sites from retailer Owen Owen - including Lewis' in Liverpool, Robbs in Hexham, Northumberland and Joplings in Sunderland.
An outlet is even planned for India. In its heyday Allders had 45 shops and generated £700million in turnover.
- What do you think of the plans? Post your comments below.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article