Uniform shop - Grove Vale closing

[shelly2106]

Just heard the sad news! Its going to be camberwell for uniform - whitehall clothers

[Lynne]

But it's been there for ever!

[Vik]

No! That's really sad, one of my fave ED shops, lovely people.

[James Barber]

Does anyone know why it's closing?

[Zelig]

Have never had cause to frequent the shop but it has been here since time. I know it's popular and respected. Even I will miss the annual queues as I pass the shop at certain times of the year. The end is nigh for once nice ED.

[edhistory]

Now corrected by bob to 1918.

> it has been here since time

1922

[Lynne]

Come on, EDhistory. Tell us all about the rather nice parade of shops it's in. There isn't another like it locally, I think?

[dbboy]

Is it due to the landlord increasing the rent to such a level the business becomes not viable to continue?

[bob]

Thought it was 1918.

Bob S

[ED_moots]

James Barber Wrote:

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> Does anyone know why it's closing?

Our school told us the owner is retiring and has decided to close the business.

[Penguin68]

Our school told us the owner is retiring and has decided to close the business.

That (retirement) is a very common reason for such a business to close - often additionally because it is no longer a viable business model for selling on as a going concern. In this case many multiples now sell school uniform clothing - many schools either no longer have uniforms, or choose clothing which is readily obtainable. 'Posher' schools often do deals with more upmarket establishments. Often schools will themselves sell badges etc. which can be used to customise off-the-shelf blazers etc. Other types of uniform (for instance for e.g. domestic or waiting staff) are far less common. Selling on the property or the lease may offer a far better return (and be easier) than selling on the business.

[Pugwash]

I got my Brownie Uniform there in 1958 and a few years later my uniform (red and navy) for Friern Girls Schppl

[Peckhamrye]

The school uniform shop on Rye Lane is still there.

[teecee]

Barbara is retiring after nearly 30 years running the business, Whitehall is taking over all the secondary schools & St Anthony's and Thomas school & sport in West Dulwich is taking Rosemead prep school & Holy Trinity primary school. I would like to wish Barbara and her daughter all the best for the future and enjoy her retirement.