Major UK stationery chain to close all stores, blames high rent

What BBN said about it

1. 

   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe promised you this one: a major stationery chain is closing every store across the UK this morning, and it blames high rent for the decision.

2. 

   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEvery shelf of pens, folders and sticky notes, gone, and the only thing left standing will be the landlord.

3. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut think of the people who finally get to say they were out of the office supplies business before it was cool!

4. 

   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBefore what was cool?

5. 

   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNext it's the staplers, then the paper clips, and by Friday somebody's signing a lease with a bare hand. No pen.

6. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you're writing a eulogy for a highlighter. Try a smile.

7. 

   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe can't. We couldn't find a pen to sign for the smile.