 Morrison - New Store, too small?, Is the new Morrison big enough? |
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 Jul 22 2013, 12:45 PM
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So we have another supermarket in town, well its more of a convenience store.
Morrisons Opens I thought I would pop in lunch time and grab a bite to eat and heard at least 5 people comment how small the shop is. If you have not been in, the shop is approximately half the size of the old HMV with no access to the car park. So what do you think, should they have made full use of the ground floor? |
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Jul 22 2013, 12:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
It was an existing building though, and with room needed for storage and presumably an office I doubt they could have made it much bigger.
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Jul 22 2013, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Jul 22 2013, 01:52 PM)  It was an existing building though, and with room needed for storage and presumably an office I doubt they could have made it much bigger. There is plenty of room up stairs, the top floor is almost as big as the ground floor. If I remember correctly (I used to work in that building when Mortimer's were there) there's at least half of the top floor which could be used for storage, the rest was toilets and staff room etc. I think they will also loose a lot of walk through customers. |
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Jul 22 2013, 02:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 7,847 Joined: 23-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 98 |
They've probably gone small because customer numbers will drop when on street parking charges are implemented...
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Jul 22 2013, 04:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
Put it this way; it is a lot bigger than what they previous had in Newbury; which was non-existent.
If it is a success then they can think bigger. |
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Jul 22 2013, 10:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Jul 22 2013, 03:00 PM) They've probably gone small because customer numbers will drop when on street parking charges are implemented... There's no on street parking in Northbrook Street already. |
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Jul 23 2013, 01:47 AM
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It's the same size as Tesco had when they occupied the site in the 70's and 80's.
Is it because our expectaions of what a supermarket should stock have been distorted by out-of-town giants? Is it because store don't make the best use of space? Time will tell if they can cope with Tesco, Waitrose, Lidl and Sansbury's all within a relatively short walk. |
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Jul 23 2013, 05:10 AM
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Pity they can't open a petrol station. That might bring prices down to that which most other towns enjoy.
Or would they just join the Sainsburys / Tesco cartel? 
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Jul 23 2013, 07:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Biker1 @ Jul 23 2013, 06:10 AM) Pity they can't open a petrol station. That might bring prices down to that which most other towns enjoy. Or would they just join the Sainsburys / Tesco cartel? Sainsbury's can't be playing the game - 2p a litre cheaper on Diesel at the weekend than their rivals up the hill. |
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Jul 23 2013, 09:43 AM
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Yawn.
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Jul 23 2013, 10:17 AM
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Interesting poll results. Two yes, two no, total votes 3.
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Jul 23 2013, 11:10 AM
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Perhaps the poll needed some alternative options, which would have been interesting to see how many people just don't care. Personally I've been well and truly branded and am so loyal to my existing supermarchés I probably won't be spending money with the new kid in town anyway.
Of course, I'll have to pop in there now, just to see how small it is! |
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Jul 23 2013, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Jul 23 2013, 02:47 AM) Time will tell if they can cope with Tesco, Waitrose, Lidl and Sansbury's all within a relatively short walk. aye, but all 't northern folk in Newburah will be gettin' thasels 't Morrisons te buy oop fresh baked Parkin fer thissin.... Can't beat a slice o Parkin with a propa Yorkshire brew....  |
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Jul 23 2013, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 7,847 Joined: 23-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 98 |
Yes, that's what I thought. Morrisons is a northern shop, selling northern things. So why is it being discussed in a Newbury forum?
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 Jul 23 2013, 03:16 PM
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Perhaps because its opened in Newbury?
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Jul 23 2013, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE (spartacus @ Jul 23 2013, 01:28 PM) aye, but all 't northern folk in Newburah will be gettin' thasels 't Morrisons te buy oop fresh baked Parkin fer thissin.... Can't beat a slice o Parkin with a propa Yorkshire brew.... Or some nice Burdalls Gravy Salts or Henderson's Relish. -------------------- Gammon. And proud!
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Jul 23 2013, 04:04 PM
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What's wrong with Tescos, Lidls, Sainsburys, Aldi, Smiths, One Stop, Co-Op, Waitrose.....................
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Jul 23 2013, 04:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 7,847 Joined: 23-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 98 |
QUOTE (Turin Machine @ Jul 23 2013, 04:16 PM) Perhaps because its opened in Newbury? Just because something can be seen in Newbury doesn't mean its a a valid matter for discussion. The Forum Police are very hot on this; we are expected to behave. This is Newbury please, no question, no thinking, and no idea. -------------------- Know your place!
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Jul 23 2013, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Jul 23 2013, 05:29 PM) Just because something can be seen in Newbury doesn't mean its a a valid matter for discussion. The Forum Police are very hot on this; we are expected to behave. This is Newbury please, no question, no thinking, and no idea. Quite tight too - this is a local forum for local people. |
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Jul 23 2013, 04:51 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Jul 23 2013, 05:42 PM) Quite tight too - this is a local forum for local people. that's the idea!
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