benjamin1945 16,139 Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 On line Shopping shu''........Marsdens were doing it in the 60s........when i Managed their store on High road Chilwell,60s.........we had a Mrs Pettigrew lady in her 80s,..who used to ring us and say,.............''could you deliver for me a twin pack of Andrex please'',..we did and she paid at the door 1/11,............bless her............. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 With House of Fraser closing, Debenhams in big trouble, Marks & Spencer & John Lewis posting big losses, I fear for Nottingham & it's city center? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 And Banter...........people don't talk anymore,,.......on line,,texting,, hello, how are you?....let alone ''ey up mi duck'' Anyway RR its Centre lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 I’ll be really upset if House of Fraser does close, it’s my favourite store but I have a feeling that it will remain open, INTU will do their best to keep it in Vic Centre and after a lot of wrangling the rent will be reduced. Homebase on Queens Drive is closing in December, that will probably be another car showroom, as if we haven’t got enough. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Hombase at Castle Meadow also closing. Mind you that shop was always rubbish. The Daybrook one which is better is to remain. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: Anyway RR its Centre Really ... I blame Sidney Pearson Hill we all left bit thick .... My youngest lad got his Masters degree yesterday or is it Master's? hey clever clogs? 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Buggered if i know..................... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, philmayfield said: Hombase at Castle Meadow also closing. Mind you that shop was always rubbish. Think how many students you could accomodate in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 That's problem with that store. It far too big and spread out with lots of nothing in between. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 3 hours ago, radfordred said: Really ... I blame Sidney Pearson Hill we all left bit thick .... My youngest lad got his Masters degree yesterday or is it Master's? hey clever clogs? I think it's Master's (a degree belonging to a Master of something) You must be very proud of him, RR. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 The possessive apostrophe is correct Margie... If your lad has gained an MA or MSc then well done to him RR, it 'aint easy.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 On 11/14/2018 at 5:44 PM, LizzieM said: I’ll be really upset if House of Fraser does close, it’s my favourite store but I have a feeling that it will remain open, INTU will do their best to keep it in Vic Centre and after a lot of wrangling the rent will be reduced. This is House of Fraser in Vic Centre today. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 So sad ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I'm afraid the days of brick and mortar shops are almost done. I see numerous shopping centres with empty fronts. often they seem to become gymnasiums or thrift stores. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 hours ago, loppylugs said: I'm afraid the days of brick and mortar shops are almost done. I see numerous shopping centres with empty fronts. often they seem to become gymnasiums or thrift stores. I’m sure I read something about House of Fraser being turned into a Gym. Blimey, we’ve got enough of them around the city and suburbs but not sure how well they’re used ....... the majority of folk are still grossly overweight. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 11/14/2018 at 5:44 PM, LizzieM said: I’ll be really upset if House of Fraser does close, it’s my favourite store but I have a feeling that it will remain open, INTU will do their best to keep it in Vic Centre and after a lot of wrangling the rent will be reduced. I was right ....... a sensible rent reduction by the landlord by the sounds of it. It was supposed to be closing the doors in 10 days time. Mike Ashley has rescued HMV too today. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 It was a big hole to fill with smaller shops but that’s what House of Frazer is basically. Pleased to see it rescued for the sake of the employees although I’ve never shopped there other than the cafe. John Lewis is streets ahead but I still prefer to drive down to Downtown/Boundary Mills at Grantham. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 I can understand you preferring Boundary Mills for convenience with you living that way Phil but I’ve only ever been there once, out of interest, and doubt I’d bother again, just not my style. If I wanted that sort of gear I could nip down Haydn Road to that old Courtaulds factory outlet, I’ve bought slippers there!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Just now, LizzieM said: If I wanted that sort of gear I could nip down Haydn Road to that old Courtaulds factory outlet, I’ve bought slippers there!! That place is closing !! Not sure exactly when, but within the next few weeks or even sooner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Hopefully that's true, as I love H of F. It's so much more relaxing than John Lewis's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Oh, better go and buy more slippers tomorrow 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 The gents toilets in H of F are a bit iffy ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Ha, no CF, just some of the dubious clientele. I always ensure I'm alone. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Apparently they where just trying to keep warm? Wonder if they leave the seat up or down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Warm each other ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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