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I really think we should close it down as soon as possible and liquidise our assets.

It's on a prime site, which would be worth a lot to developers.

I don't even think it's worth trying to sell it

as a going concern to one of our competitors.

Isn't that rather short-sighted?

The same thing's happening everywhere.

It's always the service industries which are hit first when people are worried about job security.

And before you say that the centres are looking outdated

and that consumer tastes and fashions have changed,

I've done my homework

and the consumer surveys show that people would still come if they had the money.

That's not the only reason, James.

And the bottom line is, the Board are pushing me to improve figures now.

We're falling behind the competition,

and if we keep Nottingham open, we'll need a major change in our image.

A good advertising campaign might bring in more customers while we're running it,

but at best it'd just be a short-term solution.

I don't agree with you, Sophie. However, I've got another idea.

Why don't we run the centre with minimum staff, no more expensive recruiting,

and think about closing during the quiet times of day until the situation improves?

We could go on with the special offers we're running,

because they bring in a few new customers,

and don't cost us anything.