Dawn Til Dusk

Dawn Til Dusk was an English chain of 90 convenience stores located throughout the North of England. It was founded in 1986, and based in Sunderland, Liverpool and Manchester.[1] The chain went into receivership in 1999. The chain blamed its closure on the bootlegging alcohol and cigarettes trade.[1] Many outlets were taken over by Heron Foods and One Stop.

Dawn Til Dusk
TypePublic limited company
FateLiquidation
PredecessorDawn To Dusk
Founded1986
Defunct1999
Headquarters
Manchester
,
United Kingdom
Number of locations
90 convenience stores
Area served
North of England
Revenue£33,430,000 (1998)
£6,670,000 (1998)
Number of employees
457 (1998)

History

It listed on AIM in November 1996.[2] In August 1997 it acquired the Sunderland-based Milbank chain, doubling its number of stores to 80, and bringing it into the North East of England.[2]

References

  1. The Independent (London) June 12, 1999, Saturday DAWN TIL DUSK SHOPS FALL VICTIM TO BOOTLEGGING BOOM BYLINE: Andrew Verity SECTION: BUSINESS; Pg. 21
  2. Investors Chronicle August 8, 1997 Analysis: Dawn Til Dusk - Dawning ambitions SECTION: Pg. 65
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