Foxtons on Lordship Lane soon to become a Poundland Local

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

goods at a reasonable price that aren't available in the likes of M&S.

...or Superdrug...or Co-Op...or little Sainsburys...or big Sainsburys...or any of the dozen convenience stores up and down Lordship Lane...or the chemists...or the DIY stores...

What exactly are these products that are so much cheaper at Poundland? It's just all the same FMCGs that are available everywhere else.

[Lebanums]

I do have my doubts about the pricing, because I noticed that many things were cheaper but quite a bit smaller than usual, rolls of toilet paper for instance.

 

I've often found that to be true also. I haven't price checked the pence per unit so unsure of any true savings.

[Angelina]

The problem with shops like this (and shops like Primark) where everything is cheap - even if it's size is smaller so it's not really cheaper - is that the environmental impact factor is ignored. Not saying shops like Sainsbury are any better, come to think of it

Everything is disposable and made of cheap quality so needs replacing often.

Batteries for example - you can buy 20 for £2 but they last a few weeks and need throwing away and replacing.

A better way would be to sell cheaper but good quality rechargeable batteries

Consumers have a great deal of power when it comes to making choices that mean shops become more environmentally friendly, but it's clear that that only happens if it isn't an inconvenience.

[Lebanums]

The problem with shops like this (and shops like Primark) where everything is cheap - even if it's size is smaller so it's not really cheaper - is that the environmental impact factor is ignored. Not saying shops like Sainsbury are any better, come to think of it

Everything is disposable and made of cheap quality so needs replacing often.

Batteries for example - you can buy 20 for £2 but they last a few weeks and need throwing away and replacing.

A better way would be to sell cheaper but good quality rechargeable batteries

Consumers have a great deal of power when it comes to making choices that mean shops become more environmentally friendly, but it's clear that that only happens if it isn't an inconvenience.

 

Agreed, also dish washing sponges, floor wipes. It's not acceptable in this day and age to have such throw away items that can't be recycled or biodegradable and end up in landfill. All supermarkets are guilty of this.

[ken78]

I do have my doubts about the pricing, because I noticed that many things were cheaper but quite a bit smaller than usual, rolls of toilet paper for instance.

 

easy don't but them but some things are a lot cheaper than other shops

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

Like what, specifically?

[Loutwo]

I popped in for some biscuits, crisps and cakes. All cheaper than the crap dishes up by other local supermarkets.

The yuppies are only upset cos they thought the colonisation of ED was complete, and this has pissed all over their vegan organic eco friendly bonfires.

Now let’s shut down co-op and turn it into an iceland food warehouse. Job complete.

Louisa.

[bsand]

Roullier White should be renamed the £100 shop and play I saw you coming on a loop !

[bsand]

I popped in for some biscuits, crisps and cakes. All cheaper than the crap dishes up by other local supermarkets.

The yuppies are only upset cos they thought the colonisation of ED was complete, and this has pissed all over their vegan organic eco friendly bonfires.

Now let’s shut down co-op and turn it into an iceland food warehouse. Job complete.

Louisa.

 

10% off for the over 60s on Tuesday - socialist crap food heaven.

[Ebenezer]

Why do some individuals so determined to turn the arrival of a shop into a class war ? Where are all these elusive "oat latte drinkers" protesting outside Poundland?

The truth is the shop is rubbish at providing affordable healthy food - yes you may save few pounds a month on toothpaste and window cleaner but this is not going to ease the cost of of living.

In fact, it is likely to exacerbate the diabetes epidemic that disproportionately affects people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

An Aldi or a Lidl would have been much better tbh (probably too small).

[Loutwo]

Why do some individuals so determined to turn the arrival of a shop into a class war ? Where are all these elusive "oat latte drinkers" protesting outside Poundland?

The truth is the shop is rubbish at providing affordable healthy food - yes you may save few pounds a month on toothpaste and window cleaner but this is not going to ease the cost of of living.

In fact, it is likely to exacerbate the diabetes epidemic that disproportionately affects people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

An Aldi or a Lidl would have been much better tbh (probably too small).

 

So do working class people need guidance on what to eat now? I’m sure they can make up their own minds. You don’t see the less well off standing outside an organic butchers or farm shop demanding people shouldn’t buy things cos they’re too expensive.

The fact is, Poundland opened here because there’s clearly a want and need for their business model. They’ve done their homework. Consumers will react with their spending power accordingly.

Yes a lidl or aldi would have been great, but there isn’t the space for one. Unless the co op shuts down.

Louisa.

[Sue]

I popped in for some biscuits, crisps and cakes. All cheaper than the crap dishes up by other local supermarkets

Louisa.

 

Sorry, I don't get this.

So you think other local supermarkets sell crap biscuits, crisps and cakes.

But you will buy crap biscuits, crisps and cakes in Poundland because the crap is cheaper there?

Sorry if it's a silly question, but if you think it is crap, why are you buying it?!

I thought you were moving to Bromley, btw?

Edited March 22, 2023 by Sue

[ken78]

I popped in for some biscuits, crisps and cakes. All cheaper than the crap dishes up by other local supermarkets.

The yuppies are only upset cos they thought the colonisation of ED was complete, and this has pissed all over their vegan organic eco friendly bonfires.

Now let’s shut down co-op and turn it into an iceland food warehouse. Job complete.

Louisa.

I make you spot on long live iceland

[ken78]

I popped in for some biscuits, crisps and cakes. All cheaper than the crap dishes up by other local supermarkets

Louisa.

 

Sorry, I don't get this.

So you think other local supermarkets sell crap biscuits, crisps and cakes.

But you will buy crap biscuits, crisps and cakes in Poundland because the crap is cheaper there?

Sorry if it's a silly question, but if you think it is crap, why are you buying it?!

I thought you were moving to Beckenham, btw?

 

If your going to buy as you say crap buy cheap crap must make sense ?

[Bic Basher]

To be fair, Poundland is now charging the same price on some food products as Sainsbury's etc, but I'm not going to sneer at the first C2DE store to open on LL since Iceland was replaced with M&S.

Personally I've found M&S on some products are the same or cheaper than Sainsbury's. Loose bananas are considerably cheaper at the Foodhall. Milk is the same price as Sainsbury's as well.

[ken78]

I do have my doubts about the pricing, because I noticed that many things were cheaper but quite a bit smaller than usual, rolls of toilet paper for instance.

 

easy don't buy them, but some things are a lot cheaper than other shops

[ken78]

To be fair, Poundland is now charging the same price on some food products as Sainsbury's etc, but I'm not going to sneer at the first C2DE store to open on LL since Iceland was replaced with M&S.

Personally I've found M&S on some products are the same or cheaper than Sainsbury's. Loose bananas are considerably cheaper at the Foodhall. Milk is the same price as Sainsbury's as well.

Well don't you think that the pound shop same as lidl and aild have made the big boys sainsburys,tesco ,asda, most of them bring down the prices to compete,so even if you don't like the shops they do a job by bring others prices down ??

[Guest]

Price for bananas in Sainsbury and Tesco is 90p/kg up from 78p.

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

I'm not going to sneer at the first C2DE store to open on LL since Iceland was replaced with M&S.

 

1) would love to know how Superdrug, SDM, the vape shop, the nail bars, 9000 pizza shops etc that have all opened in the last 3-4 years are exclusively for oat latte-drinking gentrifiers.

2) i got (possibly correctly) slated for calling Soderberg a bourgeois coffee shop, but apparently there are such things as C2DE shops. Interesting. 🤔

 

Poundland opened here because there’s clearly a want and need for their business model. They’ve done their homework.

 

All hail the corporation in its infinite wisdom!!! It's weird to see people critical of market forces because it meant rising house prices and Iceland closing, but so enthusiastic about those same market forces when it brings them a Poundland. Especially when its fans seem to be so happy about buying "crap food" at prices that are, err, not even cheaper than anywhere else.

[Penguin68]

If ever there was (apparently) a 'C2DE' shop in LL it is Farmer's - but I doubt if any local resident (and particular those ABC1s who understand value and service - which is often how they got to be ABC1s) has eschewed it because its stock-in-trade is at the demotic end of the range - it offers a huge selection of good value items.

Poundland will succeed locally where it matches its range with the needs of its addressed customer base. I suspect its looking very closely now at what is selling (and what not) and adjusting accordingly. That's how it got to be successful in the first place. Its primary USP is of course 'affordability', but that only works when what is affordable is also what is wanted. Woolworth's made the mistake of failing, eventually, to offer what was wanted by its addressable customer base. It may be that is also true of Iceland, which is still closing outlets as Poundland opens them.

Look at the Poundland offer in LL in 4-6 weeks time. If they're any good at their job it will have started to settle on what is wanted locally - i.e. what has been selling.

For those interested in marketing taking pictures of the offer now, and then, may be illuminating. (And if it isn't, I wouldn't be investing in the firm myself). However good their pre-opening research has been, it's only live punters with live inventory that tell the real story.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Farmers is great. Really hope Poundland doesn't drive it out.

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

(and particular those ABC1s who understand value and service - which is often how they got to be ABC1s)

Let's not get carried away. Most ABC1s in this country got to be ABC1s because they were born to ABC1s. Appreciating good service doesn't come into it.

https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/pages/from-briefings-07-april-2022.html

[Bic Basher]

Look at the Poundland offer in LL in 4-6 weeks time. If they're any good at their job it will have started to settle on what is wanted locally - i.e. what has been selling.

 

I went past on the bus on Sunday and there were already empty shelves. Even ABC1s like a good bargain.

[ken78]

Price for bananas in Sainsbury and Tesco is 90p/kg up from 78p.

 

Eat apples?

[Guest]

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha