Lidl in Dulwich?

[apbremer]

So Lidl are keen to open in Dulwich, amongst other affluent areas. Is the old Harvester site not perfect for you??

[Jeremy]

There's one at the end of Bellenden Rd, so not too far away.

I'm not sure why they want to move upmarket. Surely their selling point is precisely the fact that they're cheap and simple. Tesco and Morrisons are really struggling precisely because shoppers are either looking for a buget option, or higher end. The middle ground is being squeezed.

[aerie]

Jeremy, there are many of us here who do not drive and a bus hop to a local Lidl would suit. The Lidl at Peckham is often understocked. I wish Aldi Lidl or Waitrose would take over the limp indifferent and stress inducing queueing Coop. If M&S are moving into the Iceland building, why are the offices above to rent?

[Azalea]

Where does it say that Lidl want to open in Dulwich?

[ruffers]

Jeremy Wrote:

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> I'm not sure why they want to move upmarket.

> Surely their selling point is precisely the fact

> that they're cheap and simple.

Don't confuse moving to an upmarket area with moving upmarket.

[Jeremy]

ruffers Wrote:

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> Don't confuse moving to an upmarket area with

> moving upmarket.

True. Not my words, though : "Analysts say Lidl is simply extending a plan that has been in place for several years as it moves more upmarket"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34211716

[JohnL]

Lidl Peckham seemed to have improved (gone upmarket a bit even) last time I went in there

[binkylilyput]

Lidl is great value

Bring it on

[Mick Mac]

I read Lidl are planning to invade the Waitrose heartland. That doesn't include us, does it. Waitrose don't want us and now neither do Lidl.

Charming.

[Ruffler]

Lidl's Peckham had a big pile of whole Serrano hams at ?39.99 each the last time I went in. A bit too upmarket for me!

[Nigello]

The report in the Telegraph, I think, said Lidl was looking at "upmarket" areas and included Dulwich in that list. Whether it was speculation on the reporter's part I have no idea.

[Blah Blah]

Both lidl and aldi are great. Either would be a great addition.

[NewWave]

Lidl are great when you buy the more upmarket stuff, the serrano ham is incredible,their soft fruits are great,

I wish they'd open one in Dulwich

[stevie23b]

so what is 'downmarket stuff'?

[ratty]

Dog turds and fishy make up!

[mlteenie]

We all like a bargain, but someone is paying when prices are crushed.

Remember this?: http://www.redpepper.org.uk/every-lidl-hurts/

[stevie23b]

Twas far from Serrano ham most of you were reared.

[Blah Blah]

That is very true mlteenie, but a lot of people who stop in stores like lidl do so because they can't afford to pay more for food. It's a viscious circle.

[maxxi]

Anyone avoiding Lidl on that basis would do best to dodge Amazon and Ryan Air and a whole bunch of others - the big difference in today's Lidl as opposed to yesterday's Kwik Save is the quality of its own-brand stuff. Sainsburys and Tescos et al have got away with making 3rd rate crap versions of brand leaders for years and charging the earth for the 'real thing'.

[Chief]

We don't need Lidl - shop at the Co-op in Lordship Lane!

[Jeremy]

The co-op is terrible.

[LooseChippings]

Considering the The Co-op was supposed to be the Peoples' shop it has strayed

a long way from it's origins. I remember as some people here might also remember

tokens similar to these being issued. Some had cash values. Some were for specific

items such as 1/2 loaf of bread or a pint of milk.

http://www.pembrokedock.org/history_htm_files/6800.jpg

The Co-op on Lordship Lane is indeed terrible. It is pricey, especially meat at prices

equalling William Rose. Much of the stock is at its Best Before Today often reduced..

The queues are horrendous.

[dbboy]

........but the freshly baked bread is good. And I'd welcome a Lidl here in Dulwich.

[Pugwash]

As with most stores. you get to know which product you like and their value for money. I find Lidl and Aldi's good for fruit juice, bleach, washing tablets and WU liquid. some fruit and veg. Their cold meats, sweets. cakes, biscuits, tinned fish, are also good quality and value. I usually buy basic brands in Sainsbury's but trial and error have identified those basics which are not good buys for me, i.e. basic baked beans (unless they are going in a shepherds pie) are not as nice as their own brand makes. Also Lidl at Peckham does not have the variety as Lidls at Beckenham.

[ratty]

Baked Beans in a shepherds pie?