M&S

[LondonMix]

Exactly-- I'm not sure how the co-op stay open. They are terrible.

[edcam]

I find that Co-Op deeply depressing for some reason.

[DulwichFox]

edcam Wrote:

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> I find that Co-Op deeply depressing for some reason.

Most Supermarkets you come out with more stuff than you intended to buy..

In the Co-op .. you are lucky to find even the stuff you went in there for..

Foxy

[Louisa]

Even as a Somerfield that shop was useless. But since the Co-op took over, it's just become even worse.

The Co-op in Lower Sydenham recently closed down and was turned into a Budgen's, I wonder if something similar will happen to this branch?

Louisa.

[Bic Basher]

I doubt the Co-op will sell. They recently sold a load of stores and LL isn't one of them.

[Jennys]

Do tell me where please. The toothpaste I buy is up to ?3 elsewhere.

[sela]

Official M&S Twitter confirmed they will open a store end of this month and the Twitter account mentioned here isn't associated to M&S.

[KalamityKel]

M&S don't "officially" take the site until the contract is signed at the end of the month. They could still potentially not take the site...

[KoolBananas]

It's like de ja vu

If you've been lucky enough to already have a guided tour of the place AND received a floor plan you will see that M&S Dulwich is just the same as every other M&S Food hall. I really don't understand why everyone is so excited (on both sides) for this addition to the area.

For the shops that will suffer, and many will especially the independent ones, from their arrival it's a simple case of "I told you so"

[kford]

I don't know which shops will suffer, apart from the Co-op and maybe Sainsbury's; Rose's, Moxon's and Franklins etc have a loyal customer base who appreciate their quality. Maybe the wine shops, but there are no independent ready meal shops on LL.

[sela]

Kalamity don't u think M&S is stupid and put so much work to find out at the end of the month they didn't get a lease?

M&S is good thing. It'll prevent me from driving to Beckenham to do my shopping. I use the independent shops but not for everything.

[KalamityKel]

sela Wrote:

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> Kalamity don't u think M&S is stupid and put so

> much work to find out at the end of the month they

> didn't get a lease?

> M&S is good thing. It'll prevent me from driving

> to Beckenham to do my shopping. I use the

> independent shops but not for everything.

Only repeating what M&S reps have said to the neighbours. They're the ones being coy about it...

My point was that anything could happen *throws arms in air*

[worldwiser]

Also ED Deli went ages ago and M&S will be the only thing that vaguely offers (albeit quite inferior) anything approaching what they used to do. Independents have little to worry about and may even see increased custom as more people drawn in.

[firekat2]

Cant wait for M&S to open, and bye bye co-op not only depressing but the queues are horrendous and many the time I have just left the basket and walked out, its a joke.

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

I went on the community day tour and it's definitely going to be a Marks. Check out their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/msdulwich/

[aerie]

the Coop is the pits, as is well documented by me here : so many items unpriced, milk sours quickly, dilatory staff and service, understocked, first time for weeks they have had regular humous, despite snide remarks, this is an important component of ED life but no one there cares. The shop is dismal and depressing and mega expensive. The queues are infamous. And for those of you who do not check labels, buying fish or meals containing chicken, check the origin. What we really really need, is a Cook, nearest West Dulwich, lamb tagline, rice, dessert, yum. I cannot get excited about M&S

its so beige. They do not even have a non dairy/vegan option in sandwiches or ready meals, so way behind the zeitgeist,

if we cannot have meat, dairy, wheat or eggs, then ready meal store providing what is required (market research anyone) would be welcome, as it is, nothing has changed or evolved or improved for years.

[sela]

What I learnt from this thread that people in ED don't like to cook and prefer to buy ready meals :-)

[aerie]

sela you don't want to believe everything you see in print. We love good food, cooking, entertaining, eating out, and occasionally, fish and chips/curry/Thai takeaway, we want the options, we all work hard and need nutrition, we enjoy the eating/dining experience, you will note that there is no KFC or Wimpy or McDonalds along this stretch of highway or ever likely to be.

[Louisa]

Lordship Lane had a Starburger and a Wimpy back in the day. It also has a chicken favourite (same as KFC pretty much).

Louisa.

[Abe_froeman]

Kebab and wine also do takeaway burgers as do GBK so it's not that far off having McDonald's / wimpy style restaurants.

There is an M&S Food Hall sign up on the outside now next to the show shop, so I no longer think they are trying to keep this quiet for a surprise opening.

[Jeremy]

I'm always confused at the judgemental attitude some people have towards ready meals and convenience food. Not good to eat them all the time, but very useful for those nights you get home from work late, or kids have been playing up, etc.

[Zebedee Tring]

It's quite simple. If you don't like M&S, then exercise your right not to go there. If you do like them, then go there. Why all the endless debate? If we all liked the same things, life would be boring.

[Bic Basher]

Iceland were around for years (previously as Bejam) who sold convenience ready meals which were heavily processed. M&S don't sell that type of ready meal product.

[DulwichFox]

Bic Basher Wrote:

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> Iceland were around for years (previously as

> Bejam) who sold convenience ready meals which were

> heavily processed. M&S don't sell that type of

> ready meal product.

How do you know that.. ?

Have you compared all of them .. ?

Are M&S ready meals not processed then.. ?

Do M&S Ready meals not cointain .. salt.. sugar.. polyols.. artificial colourings.. e-numbers.. preservatives . ?

Do they contain less saturated fats.. ?

Are they any of more nutritonal value .. ?

Are they Healthier.. ?

What do you base your statement above on .. ?

DulwichFox

[Dog duck]

Look at you all?!!.... this thread is unbelievable! M&S is opening a shop on Lordship Lane...so @#?!ing what?