So is Somerfield's turning into Sainsbury's?

[James]

Apparently Sains has bought 24 Somerfields stores from the Co-op. Might Lordship Lane be one of them - despite the close proximity of the dog Kennel Hill store?

Oooh, the suspense. I can't bear it!

[matthew123]

Hope not!

[James]

Place your bets please.

Waitrose 100-1

M&S Simply Food 50 to 1

Sainsbury's 8 to 1

Staying a Co-op - odds on favourite (sadly)

[Sue]

Personally I'd be really happy if it was a Co-op, but failing that Waitrose or M&S would do me :)

[Tony.London Suburbs]

I'm Betting 3/1 Co-Op, 4/1 Waitrose, 11/2 Sainsburys, 6/1 Somerfields, 9/2 Bar.....

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Tony.London Suburbs Wrote:

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> I'm Betting 3/1 Co-Op, 4/1 Waitrose, 11/2

> Sainsburys, 6/1 Somerfields, 9/2 Bar.....

"The Day Today" Rules!

[Louisa]

God why do we keep going around in circles with this one? Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury's have already been contacted regarding this site and non of them have ever had any plans to locate a store there! Get over it!

Louisa.

[karter]

Yep louisa, and it's either gonna be a co-op or stay Somerfields.

[James]

Oh I do apologise (why so stroppy?)

I was just pointing out that Co-Op have just sold 24 of their Somerfields stores to several large superrmarket chains. They have yet to confirm which ones are going to whom.

I also think it is incredibly naive to believe the emails these companies send out when asked about new store openings (of course they're going to say "we have no plans" etc. etc. That's how it works until announcements are made.)

[Asset]

Waitrose have been losing market share steadily over the last few months and are bringing out a 'value range' next week in an attempt to regain some ground.

Seems unlikely they will be splashing out on new stores (unfortunately).

[Mick Mac]

James - don't mess with Louisa - especially don't say anything good or even potentially good about east dulwich, really gets her goat.

[Louisa]

Mick Mac thanks for warning him off - I am a lipstick wearing pitbull make no mistake. BTW James, sorry for being so ridiculously rude, but please attempt to read other threads about this subject before jumping the gun!

Louisa.

[KalamityKel]

Louisa I swear you're my neighbour... *shudders* :p

Leave Somerfield be or bring back Gateway ;-)

[V'ON]

somerfield are crap. shelves bare by 3pm on saturday. would rather go to sainsburys or morrisons

[KalamityKel]

and pay through the nose for worse crap? Bread going rock hard by the end of the day, cucumbers going squidgy the day after purchase... yes V'ON I can see the appeal.

[Mick Mac]

I'm with KK on this - I have not had a problems with Somerfield - we don't do our main shopping there but its been absolutley fine for me for the odd purchase.

[LibraCarr]

Hi,

I have just been speaking to a friend of my who is a specialist journalist. He said that that he has it from a very reliable source that LIDL are interested in East Dulwich Somerfield and the Woolworths store in Peckham as they are expandining due to the current market. Current trade in their stores is up by 17%, they are looking to expand with stores no more than five miles from an existing branch.

Kind regards,

Libra Carr.

[Louisa]

If Lidl move into Somerfield site I am leaving ED on the first train or bus to Bromley.

If Lidl open yet another store in Peckham, as disapointing as it would be, and a further nail in the Rye Lane coffin, I wouldnt be surprised in all honesty.

Louisa.

[daizie]

lol @ a Lidl on Lordship Lane! Hahaha, can you imagine the horror of east dulwich residents, its almost worth it

[LegalEagle-ish]

I'd love Lidl to get the LL space - mean I wouldn't have to schlep all the way to Peckham for my shopping.

[daizie]

haha legal.. where i shop depends on my mood. Somedays i just cant tolerate the snobbery in dulwich or the chavdom in peckham, so i go to crystal palace or even west nowhere..

[LibraCarr]

Hi again,

I think some commentators might be confused with the brand name! Lidl is not Netto. They have branches all over Europe and in Germany by the forces bases. Most of the product sold in the shop is far superior to any English supermarket brand! Recently bottled fresh water was tested for purity and price and Lidl came tops alongside Yorkshire Water.

The only problem with Lidl is that if you only speak 'Sarf Lunnon' you will not understand the labels as they are mosty multi lingual.

Regards,

Libra Carr.

[LibraCarr]

Dear Louisa,

Just checked timetables for you, try the 17.42 and change at Tulse Hill. Mind you, you might have to go on a rail replacement bus!

By the way, Bromley has a Lidl!!! onwards and sideways Eh!

Regards,

Libra.

[daizie]

just signed up for the Lidl newsletter

[AllforNun]

LIDL LIDL LIDL LIDL LIDL LIDL LIDL LIDL.....quick run here comes mr jenkins !