2021 - Retailer woe & retail sector chat

[David87]

My first job was when I was a student was in PC World; will be a shame to see the name disappear, but I suppose nowadays the term ‘PC’ is almost outdated.

[ThePrisoner]

PF62 said:

number2 said:

I wish those that didn't use a card would! It's been a while since I travelled into the office but I don't miss being held up at the tube barriers by people trying to use a phone or watch to get through. Slow to register, slow to access, nightmare.

No, that’s just the thick people who don’t know how to set a card up as an Express Travel card on their phone.

No. I see it as someone wanting to get to work as quick as possible.

I work in CW and Oyster will always be quicker.

[eldar]

Debenhams finally leaves the high street.

Last Debenhams stores close their doors https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57119489

[KTF]

survivalist said:

I'd never heard of team Knowhow.

Knowhow is their technical support brand. I think it came over from CPW and they have their own section in store. A bit like the Apple Genius bar.

[vaud]

KTF said:

A bit like the Apple Genius bar.

Except without the knowledge.

[anonymous-user]

David87 said:

My first job was when I was a student was in PC World; will be a shame to see the name disappear, but I suppose nowadays the term ‘PC’ is almost outdated.

"World" has been replaced with 'gone mad'. I know, I read it in NP&E.

[anonymous-user]

Footfall not looking good according to the BBC.

[anonymous-user]

RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:

Footfall not looking good according to the BBC.

I'd hope most people are at work, college or school

[vaud]

Also the weather was pretty poor.

[TTmonkey]

anonymous said:

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Well it’s a comparison to a working Monday two years ago. So it’s showing a difference based on days that should be effectively the same. And you might expect that on the day your allowed ghee after a year of lockdowns that people might be out there making up for what they’ve missed.... a rebound perhaps.

[anonymous-user]

TTmonkey said:

Well it’s a comparison to a working Monday two years ago. So it’s showing a difference based on days that should be effectively the same.

I think 10am on the first Monday hints at something of an agenda by them

People have had over 12 months of being cooped up, told not to go to places/near people, a lot of people may be choosing to see family rather than hit up JD

It'll be a slower emergence imo

[Gweeds]

I'm in London for the first time since Oct 2019 this coming Saturday. It'll be interesting to see how busy it is.

[Saweep]

anonymous said:

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Masks.

I won't go anywhere near a shop until I don't have to wear a mask.

[Vasco]

Saweep said:

anonymous said:

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Masks.

I won't go anywhere near a shop until I don't have to wear a mask.

Given the numbers now in some shops I guess you won't be missed

[Gecko1978]

Saweep said:

anonymous said:

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Masks.

I won't go anywhere near a shop until I don't have to wear a mask.

Is this because you can't breath in one or don't want to wear one? Its been a long time and frankly if I want something I put the mask on make no difference to my shopping trip if anything makes it easirt less likely to have to engage in conversation unless I start it with memeber of staff

[Vasco]

It doesn't even need to be a mask. Quite a few prefer those plastic visors which aren't so restrictive.

[Saweep]

Gecko1978 said:

Saweep said:

anonymous said:

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Masks.

I won't go anywhere near a shop until I don't have to wear a mask.

Is this because you can't breath in one or don't want to wear one? Its been a long time and frankly if I want something I put the mask on make no difference to my shopping trip if anything makes it easirt less likely to have to engage in conversation unless I start it with memeber of staff

I just find them uncomfortable and ruin the whole experience for me.

I like engaging with people and I don't like stupid pointless rules telling me what to do.

My Mrs is the same and I can guarantee the poster above, she is missed from the places she normally shops in!

[rxe]

ThePrisoner said:

No. I see it as someone wanting to get to work as quick as possible.

I work in CW and Oyster will always be quicker.

The new face id approach is vastly quicker. In effect the phone is pre authenticated, and communicates instantly.

Old model: hold phone to reader, phone thinks that it needs to pay money, touchID works (maybe)

New model: activate phone, phone is authenticated, hold phone to reader, phone pays.

[omniflow]

Saweep said:

Gecko1978 said:

Saweep said:

anonymous said:

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Masks.

I won't go anywhere near a shop until I don't have to wear a mask.

Is this because you can't breath in one or don't want to wear one? Its been a long time and frankly if I want something I put the mask on make no difference to my shopping trip if anything makes it easirt less likely to have to engage in conversation unless I start it with memeber of staff

I just find them uncomfortable and ruin the whole experience for me.

I like engaging with people and I don't like stupid pointless rules telling me what to do.

My Mrs is the same and I can guarantee the poster above, she is missed from the places she normally shops in!

Completely agree - I hate wearing a mask, and when I am compelled to wear one I will complete what I am doing as quickly as possible and get back outside. I presume that most shops want people to linger and mooch - wearing a mask doesn't make me want to do that.

I was in Dreams one day last week, looking at mattresses. They had a load of bottles of water on a table by the entrance and were actively encouraging you to take one. I assume the point being you could remove / move your mask to take a drink from the bottle. It worked for me, and me and my wife spent about 45 minutes in there.

[Thankyou4calling]

Did they have a sale on?