First retail ‘name’ to pop off 2018
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Lloyds Pharmacy are closing 200 branches including some of the Sainsbury Pharmacies that they bought a little while ago. Morale is rock-bottom amongst the staff with no holiday cover allowed and EPS systems breaking down.
They've got some big branches so should survive, but as a much smaller chain.
The government is determined that pharmacies do more to take the pressure off GPs, but at the same time are reducing the fees paid so I'm forecasting a big shake out with many of the remaining independents going.
They've got some big branches so should survive, but as a much smaller chain.
The government is determined that pharmacies do more to take the pressure off GPs, but at the same time are reducing the fees paid so I'm forecasting a big shake out with many of the remaining independents going.
WCZ said:
surely there will be a UK courier company that goes bust ? such a competitive market and too many of them are awful and have bad customer service
I think the biggest risk in that area has to be BrexitWith online shopping growing at a ~7% CAGR there will be a gap for a number of couriers (and new entrants/consolidation) in the market. The biggest issue has to be labour availability for drivers following Brexit and/or political (restricting delivery slots/times/volume), especially in major cities
Europa1 said:
Hosenbugler said:
That is a very good point concerning councils deterring motorists via ridiculous parking costs and restrictions. There is hope though. I have a sizable raft of friends who live in Spalding, Lincs. The town centre features many old school independents and always seems to be busy.. Fact is though, the vast majority of parking in the town is free. In fact, when the council offices are closed (holiday and weekends) anyone can park in their large car park, free of charge! makes a refreshing change from the likes of Peterborough council, who rob you under the slightest pretext.
Try Cambridge - anything from £2 - nearly £5 per hour depending on length of stay. And the Council in its infinite wisdom also decided to introduce charges to park at the Park & Ride sites. They really are a bunch of utter dildos.
Hosenbugler said:
Digga said:
In the provinces, the high street is in terminal decline. Metropolitan shopping may be different, but in towns where the LA have seemingly done all they ca to restrict access to motor vehicles and remove or charge exorbitant fees for parking, then extract unsustainable property rates from businesses, the whole edifice is crumbling.
That is a very good point concerning councils deterring motorists via ridiculous parking costs and restrictions. There is hope though. I have a sizable raft of friends who live in Spalding, Lincs. The town centre features many old school independents and always seems to be busy.. Fact is though, the vast majority of parking in the town is free. In fact, when the council offices are closed (holiday and weekends) anyone can park in their large car park, free of charge! makes a refreshing change from the likes of Peterborough council, who rob you under the slightest pretext. 
Parking here isn't bad to be honest. Even the paid for places in the right parts of town give you plenty of hours for under a quid.
Tyre Smoke said:
House of Fraser reportedly asking landlords to reduce rents according to Sky News.
Here we go...
Suspect the bookies will be doing decent deals on who goes first, HOF or DebenhamsHere we go...
TBH can't remember when I last bought the sort of thing these outdated stores sell instore...nearly all purchases we make are on line these days..don't see the attraction of either driving to a city centre, paying parking..walking to the store..not being able to find the floor the stuff you want is on let alone the actual thing you want..then trapsing back to the car park in the rain..only to find it took you longer than expected so you now have a parking ticket. Or even worse mixing with poor people on public transport for an even worse experience. f
k that, order online at home in the warmth and i don't even have to put my glass of wine down 
garagewidow said:
I think you're right.
this year could be the start of the 'thin end of the wedge' decline for high street retail in it's traditional form what with the promise of future drone delivery to your door by on line services etc.
It can’t be the start of the decline because Yipper has said the High Street is making a comeback and he knows .this year could be the start of the 'thin end of the wedge' decline for high street retail in it's traditional form what with the promise of future drone delivery to your door by on line services etc.
briang9 said:
Suspect the bookies will be doing decent deals on who goes first, HOF or Debenhams
TBH can't remember when I last bought the sort of thing these outdated stores sell instore...nearly all purchases we make are on line these days..don't see the attraction of either driving to a city centre, paying parking..walking to the store..not being able to find the floor the stuff you want is on let alone the actual thing you want..then trapsing back to the car park in the rain..only to find it took you longer than expected so you now have a parking ticket. Or even worse mixing with poor people on public transport for an even worse experience. fk that, order online at home in the warmth and i don't even have to put my glass of wine down
In the US Amazon will pick up some of the very distressed retailers and do a proper job with them...TBH can't remember when I last bought the sort of thing these outdated stores sell instore...nearly all purchases we make are on line these days..don't see the attraction of either driving to a city centre, paying parking..walking to the store..not being able to find the floor the stuff you want is on let alone the actual thing you want..then trapsing back to the car park in the rain..only to find it took you longer than expected so you now have a parking ticket. Or even worse mixing with poor people on public transport for an even worse experience. f
k that, order online at home in the warmth and i don't even have to put my glass of wine down HTP99 said:
FWIW said:
Wren Kitchens.
Wren are opening stores; they aren't struggling.- fingerscrossed
My daughter works for them!
t quality product, and still be expanding. Because sheeple. So yes, it was wishful thinking.
I wish your daughter luck. I’m sure she’s one of the (few) good ones.
briang9 said:
Suspect the bookies will be doing decent deals on who goes first, HOF or Debenhams
TBH can't remember when I last bought the sort of thing these outdated stores sell instore...nearly all purchases we make are on line these days..don't see the attraction of either driving to a city centre, paying parking..walking to the store..not being able to find the floor the stuff you want is on let alone the actual thing you want..then trapsing back to the car park in the rain..only to find it took you longer than expected so you now have a parking ticket. Or even worse mixing with poor people on public transport for an even worse experience. fk that, order online at home in the warmth and i don't even have to put my glass of wine down
You underestimate the power of the female to shop as if there's no tomorrow. The internet is wonderful for them but there's still nothing to beat the 'thrill' they get from trying on loads of different outfits - buying loads - taking loads back again - buying more - etc etcTBH can't remember when I last bought the sort of thing these outdated stores sell instore...nearly all purchases we make are on line these days..don't see the attraction of either driving to a city centre, paying parking..walking to the store..not being able to find the floor the stuff you want is on let alone the actual thing you want..then trapsing back to the car park in the rain..only to find it took you longer than expected so you now have a parking ticket. Or even worse mixing with poor people on public transport for an even worse experience. f
k that, order online at home in the warmth and i don't even have to put my glass of wine down garagewidow said:
I think you're right.
this year could be the start of the 'thin end of the wedge' decline for high street retail in it's traditional form what with the promise of future drone delivery to your door by on line services etc.
I don't see drone deliveries happening anytime soon.this year could be the start of the 'thin end of the wedge' decline for high street retail in it's traditional form what with the promise of future drone delivery to your door by on line services etc.
FWIW said:
HTP99 said:
FWIW said:
Wren Kitchens.
Wren are opening stores; they aren't struggling.- fingerscrossed
My daughter works for them!
t quality product, and still be expanding. Because sheeple. So yes, it was wishful thinking.
I wish your daughter luck. I’m sure she’s one of the (few) good ones.
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