M&S

[sela]

Is it M&S going to open on Lotdship lane not far from Portico estate agent? It looks like supermarket inside but no signs outside.

[Louisa]

M&S Food yes and due to open on 31st August according to reports on here.

Louisa.

[sela]

Wonder why they hide it though. No mention to M&S and also not on their website.

[Louisa]

https://mobile.twitter.com/msdulwich

Louisa.

[sela]

It looks a bit fake to me, but I might be wrong :-)

[edcam]

You seem like a terrible worrier sela.

[Abe_froeman]

I think they are hoping to surprise East Dulwich when they open an M and S there.

[Louisa]

Oh how I would laugh if the signage people arrived and put up 'Poindland' or 'Pound Stretcher'. I would love to see the faces of the folk walking past if it's done tomorrow on market day! I live in hope.

Louisa.

[Abe_froeman]

I could do with a poundland there as it happens. I need a new cable for my iphoen charger and Rye Lane is terribly far to walk.

[Louisa]

Poundland is brilliant for biscuits and cakes, excellent value for money. Top brands too.

Louisa.

[Jennys]

I also love Poundland, especially for toothpaste etc.

[Phlox]

Re toothpaste, lots of other stores have toothpaste for less than a pound, if that's what you are paying.

[sela]

why not to buy online?

[DulwichFox]

Passed by M&S this morning..

The panels are going up as we speak..

Think they are going to be black so the white may just be protective plastic covering..

Foxy

[Louisa]

They aren't keen on passers by peaking in, or taking photographs. You were lucky to get away with that foxy. I'll certaintly be popping in to have a look, but long I can't see it being of much use to me. Handy for classy wines though.

Louisa.

[DulwichFox]

:)

[worldwiser]

How is it difficult to get away with taking a photo from across the street? Or even if it were right outside the door? Both are entirely legal.

[Louisa]

I think an overly enthusiastic local tried to snap an interior shot whilst peaking through the window!

Louisa.

[sela]

There problem. they should seal the windows completely as from the street it is allowed to take photos.

[Jeremy]

Louisa Wrote:

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> Handy for classy wines though.

I'm not really one for posh wine, but we're already really well catered for on that front. I think the main use for this shop will be people looking for quick convenient grub, slightly better than (or without walking to) Sainsbury's.

[Louisa]

Jeremy I think Sainsburys may be a little upset about M&S opening on the lane. It sort of takes away the convenience element for certain snacks ready meals and wines. I think sainsburys DKH may need to up their game, being so close to the station too. I think waitrose may be holding out on the success of M&S in this location before they take a punt on East Dulwich.

Louisa.

[sela]

Louise Sainsbury treats their customer like the rail companies treat treats their customer, hence I stopped shopping in Sainsbury.

[Bic Basher]

Sainsbury's won't be too concerned. The new M&S is too far away, but is close enough to the Co-op.

[Louisa]

Yeah Co-op will be in trouble for sure. M&S are actually cheaper on many products anyway. They'll probably fight tooth and nail not to lose that unit though...

Louisa.

[kford]

Co-op will be concerned, being neither cheap nor good.