Mick Mac Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Had the inside track on Saturday from a property type who has recently been asked to source a suitable site for Waitrose in Dulwich........Alas he feels an appropriate site does not currently exist - but hey - at least they are looking. Its a start, so we may not be limited to double doses of Somerfields for too much longer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 breath....holdng...my...I...ain't.Re-arrange the preceding into a well-known phrase or saying. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reetpetite Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Your property guy is right there is no suitable site , Somerfield probably has the biggest site in the Lane cant see any other site being large enough for a full size Waitrose .Maybe Foxtons at a push...... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 the woolwich building?Not that I care obviously Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
candj Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Stop teasing us... we've been waiting forever for the illusive M&S/Waitrose boutique to come to ED. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 No "we" haven't Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Would be good to have a Waitrose... but where? The only suitable site would be Goose Green, but I don't see that getting planning permission judging by the reaction to the dog fence that cut it in two. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
candj Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 okay I've been waiting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reetpetite Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So have I.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm well aware lots of people are watching and waiting, but a collective "we"?If it opens it opens - but if a proper butchers and local veg places go bust I know who to come looking for ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
candj Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Sorry grouchmacgabhann!! I'm not ashamed of my desire for one of the above.Edited to add that I still patronise the local butchers (naturally) and the local veg shop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reetpetite Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I support the butchers and greengrocers wholeheartedly ,but there are other things that Waitrose provide that i prefer to the other local supermarkets Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I cannot afford to shop in Waitrose Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reetpetite Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I cant afford to shop in Somerfields with their rip offs in special offers.! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 The impression he gave was that it would be a bigger Waitrose not a Somerfield size - hence will prob not be Lordship Lane. If they are only at the looking stage its a few years away I guess. But at least we can feel the upmarket aura of being on their wishlist. That means lots (doesn't it). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Kwik FitMerton TimberBuildCentreAll three are suitable sites. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenk Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 You lot love your independent shops and then do backflips at the slightest mention of another supermarket coming to town... what's it to be? Because another alpha male supermarket on the lane will definitely impact on all the beloved independent shops in the area. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibilly99 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 reetpetite as all EDFers know re Somerfields the cardinal rule for special offers is Check and Challenge Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reetpetite Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yes 'us lot' do like and support our independent shops ,it dosent mean we have to lose our sense of humour ,we know its not gonna happen so why get so het up over it ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reetpetite Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ibilly99 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> reetpetite as all EDFers know re Somerfields the> cardinal rule for special offers is > > Check and ChallengeI know and I do just wish I didnt have to ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicaP Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 How about the old Dulwich Cars, opposite Locale on east Dulwich Rd?It looks up for sale and might be big enough Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Ha ha, this is great! I hear Selfridges are looking for an ED site too. Oh yes. The MotherShop is coming to land. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 But this is "for real" Moos. They really are interested in little old ED. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Well, OK, yes, I did make Selfridges up. I just thought it might add to the general frothing going on. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDOldie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 They've been looking for years. SE21 & SE22 are two of the most affluent areas in south London. The surprise is that they are not here already. I heard that other locally located supermarkets were so worried they might buy the Crystal Palace Morrisons site that it was bid way over the odds to keep Waitrose out, but who knows, eh?Wouldn't shed too many tears for the local traders, look how the Lane has changed since Sainsburys opened in Denmark Hill. There is a lot of retail evidence to suggest that far from destroying local shopping centres supermarkets can attract shopers from other areas who come and use the local shops. Also look how much better the produce and shopping experience (sorry) is with local shops than the supermarket. But the supermarket is relatively cheap and convenient. Like France and the massive hypermarkets with thriving shopping centres nearby. Rates and rents are the real enemy of small shopping centres.I'd welcome a Waitrose or M & S to give Sainsburys, Somerfield, and to a certain extent Tesco's, a run for their money and, not least of all, to save me the 20 min drive to Beckenham every weekend.Shopaholic Oldie Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6656-waitrosewait-for-itare-looking-at-dulwich/#findComment-213318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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