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
Company typePublic limited company
PredecessorDawn To Dusk
Founded1986
Defunct1999
FateLiquidation
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 edit

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 edit

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