Co-op closing for a month 6th Feb

[mrwb]

Why would they close for a refurb in the middle of lockdown when demand for supermarkets is at its highest?

Wouldn't it make more sense to do in a few months?

[SpringTime]

Supermarkets have enjoyed other (mainly smaller and independently owned) businesses' closures meaning their demand is relatively high. Some of those smaller businesses have closed for good, much to the delight of supermarkets for whom lockdowns have been largely lucrative times. But hopefully as the vaccines come into play people are likely to be less restricted and people will be using all manner of venues in more conventional ways. We'll remember what a bit of competition used to look like. So if you've not already upgraded your branch and/or business model those businesses who have been forced to sleep will be looking a lot more tempting when they wake up refreshed.

[DulwichFox]

mrwb Wrote:

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> Why would they close for a refurb in the middle of

> lockdown when demand for supermarkets is at its

> highest?

>

> Wouldn't it make more sense to do in a few months?

Hi mrwb..

The Co-op seems to be in a really bad state of disrepair.

Water coming in through the ceiling at the back of the store .

Regular Freezer breakdowns..

Power failures .. Aisles with no lighting..

Poor Layout in certain areas especially in at the checkouts...

The store just looks Tatty .. Shabby.. disorganised..

I think they may need more than a month to sort out their problems.

DulwichFox

[Penguin68]

This is not a bad time to close (when you have other branches open, some quite close). Footfall is still limited (with couples discouraged to shop together) and purchasers tend not to browse, but are more purposeful. Getting the shop in good order before the brakes are released (assuming they ever will be) would be a good plan. Opening in good time for Easter, with the discretionary spend on eggs and flowers etc. an opportunity that season brings, would be a good strategy, if it can be achieved.

[Annie5]

Nigello Wrote:

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> Hands off CoOp. It is a good supermarket with

> patchy management. It's got a social conscience

> and puts its money where its mouth is with its

> loyalty membership that gives to charity. The

> products are good and the prices are keen,

> especially when there is competition from Lidl,

> etc. (though not within less than a mile). I much

> prefer to shop there than at the mega-corporate

> Tesco or Sainsbury's, especially as the local

> branches of those two are at best glorified

> mini-marts.

Totally agree. The Co-op aims to source products ethically. And that's important. The one thing lockdown has taught us, is how much nature is able to comfort and heal us. We need to look after nature in return ......

[DulwichFox]

Just come back from the Co-op needed some Bleach

All Toiletries Kitchen Towels, Toilet Rolls detergents now cleared out

Many Shelving units already removed.

Part of store units in darkness.. Police and Fire Brigade out side.

They now have a Gas Leak.

You cannot make this stuff up.

Closed for a Month.? Don't think so.

Be Lucky if they ever reopen.

Foxy

[Bic Basher]

Worth noting that the Paypoint in the Co-op is useful for those who pre-pay utilities. The nearest shops with Paypoint when it's closed are V7 Local and Lordship Food and Wine.