shelly2106 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Just heard the sad news! Its going to be camberwell for uniform - whitehall clothers Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 But it's been there for ever! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 No! That's really sad, one of my fave ED shops, lovely people. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Does anyone know why it's closing? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelig Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Have never had cause to frequent the shop but it has been here since time. I know it's popular and respected. Even I will miss the annual queues as I pass the shop at certain times of the year. The end is nigh for once nice ED. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhistory Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Now corrected by bob to 1918.> it has been here since time1922 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Come on, EDhistory. Tell us all about the rather nice parade of shops it's in. There isn't another like it locally, I think? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbboy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Is it due to the landlord increasing the rent to such a level the business becomes not viable to continue? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thought it was 1918.Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED_moots Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 James Barber Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Does anyone know why it's closing?Our school told us the owner is retiring and has decided to close the business. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Our school told us the owner is retiring and has decided to close the business.That (retirement) is a very common reason for such a business to close - often additionally because it is no longer a viable business model for selling on as a going concern. In this case many multiples now sell school uniform clothing - many schools either no longer have uniforms, or choose clothing which is readily obtainable. 'Posher' schools often do deals with more upmarket establishments. Often schools will themselves sell badges etc. which can be used to customise off-the-shelf blazers etc. Other types of uniform (for instance for e.g. domestic or waiting staff) are far less common. Selling on the property or the lease may offer a far better return (and be easier) than selling on the business. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I got my Brownie Uniform there in 1958 and a few years later my uniform (red and navy) for Friern Girls Schppl Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamrye Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 The school uniform shop on Rye Lane is still there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Barbara is retiring after nearly 30 years running the business, Whitehall is taking over all the secondary schools & St Anthony's and Thomas school & sport in West Dulwich is taking Rosemead prep school & Holy Trinity primary school. I would like to wish Barbara and her daughter all the best for the future and enjoy her retirement. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/141694-uniform-shop-grove-vale-closing/#findComment-1102999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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