ed_pete Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 ...when Somerfield closes.;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Tomasi Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 They'll probably sell the site to Waitrose. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sell it to Waitrose!Trouble is, that site would be a cash cow for anyone so they may well choose to hold onto it Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miket53 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 There used to be a Co-Op on LL years ago, became the job centre and now Ladbrooks. All that's left is the pharmacy and the funeral directors (which doesn't show much faith in the pharmacy) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladida Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 An article in The Daily Mail yesterday cited Co-op's bid for Somerfield. They've apparently been thrashing out the details between themselves for months and is nearing completion. Whether this means that the Somerfield brand would go or whether all their stuff will be rebranded under the Co-op it didn't say but I can't imagine all of Somerfields sourcing would disappear, so whatever happens I'm sure it'll be much of a muchness. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunheadbelle Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yes, I remember the Co-Op, used to do some shopping there yearrrrs ago. It was a bit grubby as I remember but there was no option, well other than Somerfield (then Gateway, which was also a bit grubby). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirl Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Confirmed that Co-Op has bought Somerfield in today's Guardian. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bon3yard Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Was Somerfield once Gateway? Or was that just down my neck of the woods? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Tomasi Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yes and before that it was an Internationals I think. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulmum Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 deal has been signed but is subject to OFT clearances which could take until late September. I would have thought this would remain a CO-OP, unlikely to be a forced disposal in this area and the site seems to fit pretty well their strategy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Has anyone been resident long enough to remember when we had a Tesco on Lordship Lane? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miket53 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Correction to my previous post, it's William Hill not Ladbrooks on the old Co-Op sight.The following quote is from Peter Marks, CE of Co-Op, on their web sight."For The Co-operative Group this is a transformational deal ? cementing our position as the UK?s premier community retailer and helping us significantly as we lead a renaissance of The Co-operative brand. Together, The Co-operative and Somerfield colleagues will be better placed than ever before to provide consumers with great choice, value and service."Does anyone else find this over the top corporate speak worrying or is it just me.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 No, I have not lived here long enough to remember a Tesco on Lordship Lane. But I'm willing to wager you cheerily greeted its departure as evidence of the terminal decline of this failing retailing sector. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Tomasi Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Macroban was it in the last 34 years? If so then I as around but oblivious to it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Wasn't Tesco where Budgens is now? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsuissy Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 There used to be (and maybe still are) signs at the back of Budgens for Tescos, through the metal gates. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 > Wasn't Tesco where Budgens is now?That's right. An early, small, and primitive Tesco.[EDIT: Must have closed around 1968?] Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 "Does anyone else find this over the top corporate speak worrying or is it just me.."At least they didn't refer to the dreaded stakeholders. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 "Stakeholders" always reminds me of Hammer horror films. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 we are all stakeholders Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetgirl Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 budgens used to also be 7-11, remember that expensive shop? back in the days, it was one of a few shops that opened 24hrs. in fact, i think they were the only shop that opened 24hrs!co-op used to be where william hill & that estate agents is presently.gateway was the now somerfield, i was lucky enough to have worked there! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 miket53 Wrote:------------------------------------------------------- > Does anyone else find this over the top corporate> speak worrying or is it just me..Worrying - how so? As statements go, it's not aggressive or world-dominatory. You worried for the future of your green shield stamps? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 macroban Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Has anyone been resident long enough to remember> when we had a Tesco on Lordship Lane?And wasn't Iceland a Sainsbury Freezer Centre, so LL had a Sainsbury once too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 As supermarkets go, you won't find one more ethical, to staff or suppliers, than the Co-op. It's a very ED kind of store. Not sure how the quality of the produce measures up against the others though. The original Co-op in the block where the Co-op chemist is was destroyed by a V1 in '44; killed dozens. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Muttley Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > > And wasn't Iceland a Sainsbury Freezer Centre, so> LL had a Sainsbury once too.xxxxxxxI think Iceland used to be Bejam, not Sainsbury's, freezer centre?But I don't think the one in East Dulwich actually sold freezers, just frozen food.Or possibly my memory is even more crap than I thought it was :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3749-co-op-to-open-on-lordship-lane/#findComment-118241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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