Spangles30 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 For those of you who moan (me included) about the proliferation of estate agents and trinket shops in the area, what shops or businesses could we do with in the area that would prove USEFUL? Which shops could we do without, again in your opinion? I know the sweet shop is 'good for house prices' and looks 'pretty' but.....I am quite happy with the 'new' fishmongers, butchers, shoe shop, (not the one near me in Northcross though - it is IMO so POINTLESS selling 'orrible Crocs). I have also been a big fan of the Northcross Grocers for many years standing. Chris the owner is consistently friendly and nice too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckhamboy Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 A decent bakery would be nice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spangles30 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yes that is true peckhamboy. A nice 'ORGANIC' bakers would suit the area down to the ground! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymarshall Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 yeah - a cake shop would be good Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 We need:a proper, wood-fired pizza placea record shopa big old pub that's still quite pub-likea vietnamese placean M&S Food Hall Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spangles30 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Rob, spot on. I couldn't agree more!! Please tell me you are in a position to influence these kinds of businesses opening up!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I don't like the proliferation of Estate Agents in ED, but I do recognise that there were previously quite a number of unused shop units in LL and elsewhere in ED. A decent bakery would be a bit of a risk, but one could probably survive these days, without being on sited on Lordship Lane. Word of mouth could be enough to get sufficient custom if it was good enough, even if it operated from a unit away from the main shopping street. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmlow Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Not an M&S PLEASE! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dale Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Restaurants:Yo SushiPizza Express/Gourmet Pizza/Zizzi/ASK PizzaLEONCanteenHome furnishings:HealsHabitatLaura AshleyGrooming/toiletriesCliniqueSpace NKClothing:Ralph LaurenGap/AbercrombieJones the BootmakerTop Shop Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 "Not an M&S PLEASE!"I think a decent M&S food shop would be good for me, but its negative effects on other, usually independent, food shops in ED would have to be considered. Also, shop rents/leases are rapidly increasing now, so imagine what effect an M&S might have on them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmlow Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Restaurants: Yo Sushi Pizza Express/Gourmet Pizza/Zizzi/ASK Pizza LEON Canteen Home furnishings: Heals Habitat Laura Ashley Grooming/toiletries Clinique Space NK Clothing: Ralph Lauren Gap/Abercrombie Jones the Bootmaker Top ShopDo we want ED to become like a horrific suburban high street? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 A few more pound shops and second hand shop, perhaps a cash converters, Primark, TK Max. That should resume the balance with the meaningless tatt shops. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dale Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I do. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spangles30 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yes but Sean, alan is perhaps referring to how useful these shops are - and certainly they are more useful than trinket shops and estate agents.However, I dislike the pizza chains, like Pizza Express and Ask. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 seanmlow Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Not an M&S PLEASE!Why not an M&S? There is simply NOWHERE in ED that does decent grub to cook at home. Somerfield is a joke and trudging through the labarynthine aisles of Sainsbury's is enough to deter anyone. M&S provides the type of goods that we want, decent quality and fair enough prices. It is hard for me to actually think of a better fit. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 "Do we want ED to become like a horrific suburban high street?"My thoughts, exactly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 "It is hard for me to actually think of a better fit."Although it won't necessarily make you a better fit. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Wish there was a Waitrose in LL. Perhaps Dawsons Heights could be demolished (like the Heygate) and redeveloped as an iconic shopping center with luxury flats to take advantage of the views. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckhamboy Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Home furnishings: Heals Habitat Laura AshleyWhat, no John Lewis for the poor, Alan? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Frisco Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> "It is hard for me to actually think of a better> fit."> > Although it won't necessarily make you a better> fit.????????????? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmlow Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 What I love about ED is the fact that the balance of chain shops/quirky places is just right. You can go and buy your meat fresh at the butchers but also grab something quick from Sommerfield!Foxtons have already bastardised the shop front - what is next?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 "?????????????"It'll make you fat. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Frisco Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> "?????????????"> > It'll make you fat.Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Indeed, perhaps, but it is a risk I am willing to take. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spangles30 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yes Lozzy, if only Sommerfield was a Waitrose. In my opinion, Sommerfield is a horrible supermarket with vile quality food. Waitrose on the other hand is fab.By the way Frisco. "horrific suburban high streets" do not have Space NKs and Jones the Bootmakers on them! I'd love a Fresh n Wild aka Wholefoods market in the area. It would do really well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I don't think that Yo sushi is that great, however an independant place would be fantastic. Something like the Bento cafe in Camden *licks lips* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1734-what-shops-do-we-need-in-ed-then-lounged/#findComment-48283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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