Like a lot of the public I have a soft spot for House of Fraser. It's obvious the way we purchase goods has changed and effected the High Street in unprecedented ways. The shop used be filled with great clothes and great brands. It used to be a joy to shop there. Now all you have is the Mike Ashley effect seeping out of it pours. It is just another grotty discount store that charges a significant amount of money to deliver to branch and charges you to send the packages back. They will take your return and give you vouchers however. The computer systems are old and it takes an age to buy anything, the staff seemed to have given up, the branches have no music, no atmosphere, half the display aftershave bottles were empty, most product had no prices. Mr Ashley's stake seems to be the final nail in the coffin. Time to put with once fine grand old Dog to sleep!