Undisputedtruth

M&S advertising budget is ?160m according to their 2011 annual report.

"In fact we are exactly like Marks & Spencer - but with a quid off." Guardian Cool story.

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kerry Katona don't come cheap, UDT. Doesn't even come close to answering my question.

No Maxxi, refs are more interested in the rules than the technical side.

I hardly watch tv, Bob. How big is Iceland's advertising budget?

I'm more interested in the technical side of football than the tribal element, Otta.

Chillaxed Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > OK, thanks for clarifying. Both attitudes make no > sense to me. > > For the record, I'm for M&S 'cause I'm lazy and > like their Cook! ready-meal range, on balance more > than I like Iceland's range. Perhaps it's because I like cooking, understand what quality means and adverse to all forms of marketing. I'm happy in shopping at high and low end of the retail market. I'm afraid M&S does nothing for me in terms of price or quality. I have more respect for Iceland shoppers than M&S as they're not influenced by huge advertising budgets.

My snobbery to M&S customers is no different to their snobbery of Iceland customers.

woodrot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am sorry, I have overstepped the mark. I didnt > realise that soccer enthusiasts never make > disparaging remarks to the enthusiasts of opposing > teams. Actually they do, but only for the top four teams. No one hardly disparage mid table teams...

Gavain Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > iceland would benefit from local global warming, > its a tip and lets face it, its a leftover when ED > was a chavtown, it mainly sells freezer food, > sacks of chips and packs of 24 burgers and other > junk to stuff the faeces of the chav as they watch > remote in hand their Messiah Jeramiah Kyle. East Dulwich was never a chavtown, Gavain. I object to M&S because they do not meet my high standards and that the shop is the number one choice for 'don't know any betters'.

It seems the BBC had used the High Street in Brentwood as a backdrop for the Dulwich community.

HelBel65 Wrote: > > Not true. Waitrose, Tesco Metro, Budgens and M+S > Food together with several long established and > much loved independents are all within a 2 or 3 > minute walk of the Clocktower - they all seem to > be thriving. That's the point. The only > independent to close in Crouch End recently was, > sadly, the bookshop and that can hardly be blamed > on the supermarkets... > > I said earlier on this thread - once M+S is here, > Waitrose won't be far behind and I stick by that. > Having just moved here from Crouch End, I will be > quite happy! There was a brilliant men clothes shop, just around the corner from the Crounch End shops, that closed some years ago. The owner and I just talked about jeans and soul music for over an hour. eta: commas.

Sorry Otta, I was trying to help woodrot. Anyway, is there any truth in the rumour that Liverpool will be approaching Andy Gray for their Head of Diversity position?

Try Ron Atkinson, woodrot.

An old favourite - stakeholders.

The Hooray Henries will need somewhere to park their four by fours. Increase air and noise pollution for the neighbours. Also, a thriving area needs a wider mix of people for a more dynamic neighbourhood. Gentrification only leads to a sterile environment.

I suspect that may of the young single renters are not able to cook and so do not understand food quality. Thus they become prime marketing victims. M&S customer = Marketing victim ;-) There are plenty of families in ED, LondonMix. Obviously you have not visited the 'Family room' discussions yet on this forum.

I'm not sure there's a demand for m&s food. After all, they are losing market share to Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose.

I don't feel inspired by the selection but pleased to see the Ox. I'd guess Terry was chosen for his experience. Should England qualify for the next two rounds then they should face Spain but have no chance in beating them. I think it would have been better to blood more youngsters in preparation for the world cup.

LondonMix Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > And like someone else said, > people who don't like it are inverted snobs-- > simple. > I don't like M&S food because they do not meet my high standards. The term 'nverted snob' does not apply to me. I also feel embarrassed to wear their clothes due to lack of the 'cool factor'. Quite simple really, those who shop inside M&S do not understand quality or style.

basher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyone who has ever tasted Iceland and M & S food > knows this to be untrue. Plus I reckon Stacey > Soloman doesn't come cheap. Sadly, you're mistaken, basher. Your taste buds are influenced by advertising. M&S spend ?160m on their advertising. Plus ?80m on staff bonuses. Once you factor in the fancy packaging you then realise that M&S buy their food cheap and sell them at high prices to the muppets. It seems Economics isn't your best subject, basher. Just as bad as your taste buds.

Ever wondered why M&S food costs so much? It is to help pay for their advertising budget and bonuses. It has nothing to do with quality.

M&S do not deserve a place along Lordship Lane. They moved out of Rye Lane during the eighties.

I look so pretty after a good shave!

I've been using a Merkur safety razor since 2004. I have the Gillette 1904 replica but planning to get an Edwin Jaegger one too at some point. You can get some excellent blades from Rye Lane for a pound. There's even one shop that sells a set of ten blades for 50p. I don't recommend the Merkur blades though as they tend to make your skin sore. Tesco does some excellent blades for ?2.00. I can't say much about badger brushes as I tend to use olive oil as a lubricant for shaving. I've had good results with Aldi olive oil which leaves my skin glowing. I used to pay ?16 a bottle for shaving oil up until December last year but I feel olive oil is so much better. I hope to migrate to straight razors one day for the ultimate shave.