joseba Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 After Sainsbury's not moving in (anyone knows why?), Shepards announced that they close at end of November due to restructuring of the business. They tried to get more business by more special offers and some discounts but sadly it seems that wasn't enough to keep it a viable business. Does anyone know more? What's planned to come? Their staff doesn't know.I hope we'll have another convenience shop / little supermarket there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 If Dulwich Estates have anything to do with it it'll be shut for years. See also, The Dog, the Half Moon and the Grove Tavern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuff Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Think it's more to do with Shepherd's giving back their lease to the Dulwich Estate after not being able to sell it. A real shame for the staff that now need to find new jobs. Personally I will miss Shepherd's as use it everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I find it surprising that its not attractive to Waitrose or M&S - perhaps the space is too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuff Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I think it's too small for a chain as it is. However surveys seem to be happening to adjacent property, so who knows what it will end up being. Just hope they have the sense not to redevelop while the pub is still out of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DovertheRoad Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Tip - head in there now...everything is 20-30% off and still in date. I will miss it's quirky, old fashioned range of anglo-american fare. It always felt part of the Village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I remember when that place seem 'exotic' but then I did live in Gypsy HillBut it hasn't dated well, the exotic now seems stale, much like the extraordinary collection of bread based snacks on offerIt was one of the only places to buy a good french bread, croissant, and anchovies once upon a timeBye bye Sheperds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog duck Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Should be on a carol thread really but While Shepherds watch their stocks go shite.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphinstone's Army Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 M&S - you read it here first - any bets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseba Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 They are, sadly, gone now.So this became yet another case of a local shop pushed out by the Dulwich Estate rent increase - up by 33% in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 33%! Jeez! It's long been the case that Dulwich Estates are incompetent, rapacious barstewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northdulmum Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 is there any update on what Shepards will become? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I've just checked the planning portal and no updates. What a mess the village is looking now. Various empty shops, no pub nor any sign of work going on to complete its refurb. Absolutely disgraceful. Louisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Louisa Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I've just checked the planning portal and no> updates. What a mess the village is looking now.> Various empty shops, no pub nor any sign of work> going on to complete its refurb. Absolutely> disgraceful. > > Louisa.At least that shoddy Street Art shop is closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuff Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 pop up clothes shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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