Same here, when we visit Stratford we usually go into BHS for lunch or a Christmas dinner , which used to be quite good, but that has gone down hill as well.

I've never shopped in Mothercare - never had a reason to! It'll be interesting to see who takes the shop over; it's in a prime spot.

I always found Mothercare a touch expensive. Perhaps others do and that coupled with ever increasing rent/rates has forced them out?

Whatever the cause, it's yet another blow to a local High Street.

BHS is safe, but Mothercare's to close: http://www.stratford-herald.com/37415-mothercare-store-to-close.html

It could well be a warning about the economy. I wonder into the Stratford store occasionally, but never find any clothes I like - it seems to be in a similar situation to M&S in that it just doesn't offer clothing that appeals to people.

I think the Coventry store is also under threat.

BHS is a high street icon, the fact that it is struggling ought send a warning about the precarious state of the country.

It'd a blow for shopping in Stratford if the store does close.
http://www.stratford-herald.com/34396-bhs-store-on-list-of-possible-closures.html