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"Argos is owned be Sainsbury. Argos are moving into Sainsbury stores " I had noticed a lot of Argos stores inside sainsbury nowadays but didn't realise Argos was owned by them it make sense to put both under one roof and save money as most sainsbury stores are in large enough buildings to do that. | |||
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"They are trying to move everything online it's happening with few banks as well getting people to use online banking more so they can monitor your spending My nearest branch was 70 miles away and that closed last year I don't actually know where my nearest branch is now ..." Exactly its not going to help just adding further problems few years ago a percentage of Lloyds Bank shut and been talks a further more will be people will end up closing their accounts and moving to another branch as not everyone likes using online and not everyone has transport welcome to moving forward whereas supposed to be improvements sending everything backwards and beyond | |||
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"The internet has changed retail for ever. Now we sit at home comparing brands, designs, prices and wait for the parcels to arrive. High Streets will contract to a handful of specialist stores. It's better to accept this social change and plan towns for residential homes with parks, cafes, restaurants etc instead of shops." Yes, that is also one of the reasons, as more people are using the internet to buy things. | |||
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"The internet has changed retail for ever. Now we sit at home comparing brands, designs, prices and wait for the parcels to arrive. High Streets will contract to a handful of specialist stores. It's better to accept this social change and plan towns for residential homes with parks, cafes, restaurants etc instead of shops." It's something that they've learnt via lockdown and maybe even the profit so now trying to force something in their own favour regardless of a customers choice | |||
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"The internet has changed retail for ever. Now we sit at home comparing brands, designs, prices and wait for the parcels to arrive. High Streets will contract to a handful of specialist stores. It's better to accept this social change and plan towns for residential homes with parks, cafes, restaurants etc instead of shops." I think this true...but a bit of a disclaimer. Places like London , Manchester, Newcastle etc with large shopping area...have turned shopping into more a leisure experience. These places will continue to thrive. Your standard provincial town cannot offer the same experience. | |||
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"Most of this will be for not being in the European Union it was a bad idea from the start now we're seeing the impact " I remember before we joined, it was known as the common market then, and the UK was thriving, we had a motor industry for a start, engineering was second to none. so much industry, all gone since we joined the EU. Just saying, not trying to start an argument or say one was better than the other | |||
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"They are trying to move everything online it's happening with few banks as well getting people to use online banking more so they can monitor your spending " Banks have always been able to monitor spending bar cash transactions. They honestly don't care what you buy - fruit, veg, wardrobes or dildos. The only time they pay any attention is when you want to borrow money or when your home insurance is up for renewal. Nobody gives a fuck if you subscribe to Sky, Virgin or some porn site. A | |||
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"Argos is owned be Sainsbury. Argos are moving into Sainsbury stores " Yes, they are and I have also heard that they will move into sainsbury stores. I gather it is a way of saving on costs as well. | |||
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"Most of this will be for not being in the European Union it was a bad idea from the start now we're seeing the impact I remember before we joined, it was known as the common market then, and the UK was thriving, we had a motor industry for a start, engineering was second to none. so much industry, all gone since we joined the EU. Just saying, not trying to start an argument or say one was better than the other" I totally understand what you're saying but we can see the sudden change and impact | |||
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"They are trying to move everything online it's happening with few banks as well getting people to use online banking more so they can monitor your spending Banks have always been able to monitor spending bar cash transactions. They honestly don't care what you buy - fruit, veg, wardrobes or dildos. The only time they pay any attention is when you want to borrow money or when your home insurance is up for renewal. Nobody gives a fuck if you subscribe to Sky, Virgin or some porn site. A" It's all down to a marketing strategy as information is the most valuable asset nothing else | |||
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"Don’t really use any of those stores. Businesses need to adapt and focus high streets on things suited to the high street like experience , rather than try to compete with online on cost/choice" Agree. Like everything else it will evolve. The smart ones will adapt and do well. The rest will disappear. | |||
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"I’m not surprised by Argos. It’s more expensive that Amazon, their website is clunky and it’s not obvious that you can look before you buy. I worked in Argos some 18 years ago, we were always busy, now it’s always deserted, even at Christmas " My Ninja was bought from Argos for £200, Amazon were asking £219 for the same item. So Amazon are not always cheaper. | |||
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"They are trying to move everything online it's happening with few banks as well getting people to use online banking more so they can monitor your spending " Yes, they are trying to move everything online as well, that is also one of the reasons for it. | |||
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"Whilst I shop online too, I try to support high street and local shops as much as I can. It will be a shame to see them go, nothing like a good visual and tactile experience. I also use cash as much as I can as I certainly don't want to see that going too in favour of card payments only. I refuse to shop anywhere that they explicitly only accept cards. We all to blame as well as having to do our but to avoid further erosion of the services we are used to and indeed the only option still for some people. " You’re just prolonging the agony. If they good good business models they will grow without sympathy or subsidy . Cash just incentivises those who evade tax, typically backward looking small businesses who have no desire to take risks, change and grow. | |||
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"I’m not surprised by Argos. It’s more expensive that Amazon, their website is clunky and it’s not obvious that you can look before you buy. I worked in Argos some 18 years ago, we were always busy, now it’s always deserted, even at Christmas My Ninja was bought from Argos for £200, Amazon were asking £219 for the same item. So Amazon are not always cheaper." Far from it ! Amazon’s USP’s are speed and availability not price. Whatever you want they will have it and soon will deliver sane day, and 1 hour drone delivery within 5 years I would imagine ! | |||
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"Argos is owned be Sainsbury. Argos are moving into Sainsbury stores " In my opinion, Sainsburys are killing Argos | |||
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"I think Wilkinson's and maybe a few Screwfix stores will be going. But only going to get worse from April electric/gas is going to jump to around 10k a month for businesses. Cannot even see supermarkets staying open 7 days a week." Yes, they might also be going, you are right there, it will be more expensive, as well with the electricity and gas too. | |||
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"So many companies are closing stores, it's been going on for months. High streets are dead because people shop online more, go to retail parks and shopping centers that have more options etc Rents go up, business can't afford them because footfall is down so the branch closes and gives people less reason to go to the high Street. Its not going to change. I'm happy to shop online mostly but there are times when I'd like to try something on in person but if tye options aren't there then I'll stick with the online shopping and free returns. Pxx" Yes, you are also right there, many stores are closing as most people are now buying things online, same here. I also buy online, but as well look I look in the stores on the high street x | |||
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"Whilst I shop online too, I try to support high street and local shops as much as I can. It will be a shame to see them go, nothing like a good visual and tactile experience. I also use cash as much as I can as I certainly don't want to see that going too in favour of card payments only. I refuse to shop anywhere that they explicitly only accept cards. We all to blame as well as having to do our but to avoid further erosion of the services we are used to and indeed the only option still for some people. You’re just prolonging the agony. If they good good business models they will grow without sympathy or subsidy . Cash just incentivises those who evade tax, typically backward looking small businesses who have no desire to take risks, change and grow. " You have really missed all the points. I enjoy the interaction in shops. I also don't want to be tipping a busker in the street that gave me a memorable musical moment with my credit card. Just a couple of a myriad of examples I can mention why I don't want everything to go online or cashless. Not to mention so many elderly people who won't and most cases can't do that. I can't just always think what suits me only. However I appreciate that people have choices and preferences. | |||
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"Argos makes no sense. It's a dead business model. " Yep, they hold absolutely minimal stock so if you have to order it you may as well Amazon or Ebay and have it delivered. You snooze you lose! | |||
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"They are trying to move everything online it's happening with few banks as well getting people to use online banking more so they can monitor your spending " A by product of this is less workers, less buildings to pay for, more profits for the companies. | |||
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"They are trying to move everything online it's happening with few banks as well getting people to use online banking more so they can monitor your spending A by product of this is less workers, less buildings to pay for, more profits for the companies." Yes and further information for marketing which also gains a huge amount of profit which gets sold on further down the chain | |||
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"Argos is owned be Sainsbury. Argos are moving into Sainsbury stores In my opinion, Sainsburys are killing Argos" Went downhill since they stopped the Catalogue and the monthly sale leaflets | |||
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"Argos is owned be Sainsbury. Argos are moving into Sainsbury stores In my opinion, Sainsburys are killing Argos Went downhill since they stopped the Catalogue and the monthly sale leaflets " Went downhill when their customer engagement team didn't recognise the threat from Amazon and react appropriately. | |||
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"Argos is owned be Sainsbury. Argos are moving into Sainsbury stores In my opinion, Sainsburys are killing Argos Went downhill since they stopped the Catalogue and the monthly sale leaflets Went downhill when their customer engagement team didn't recognise the threat from Amazon and react appropriately." I use my nearest Argos to pick up my parcels from Ebay. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. " I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. " What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. " Did I say turning them into flats? | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. " Towns change and it is always for the better. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats?" That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? " That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money." Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. " Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value." We are not only talking about Argos. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. " Ok. Cool. My comments stand. | |||
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"I read an article about it,how big retail chains are closing on the high street, like argos, b&w, iceland, homesense and more. I was really surprised about it, it said that they have been struggling for years and now they cant continue. I was particularly surprised that argos are closing. Is one reason because of the cost of living have increased and brexit? What is your view about it?" No its solely because of the Internet, technology and the move to do away with cash | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand." Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand. Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol " I don't like shops lol. It sounds great | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand. Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol I don't like shops lol. It sounds great" What's so great about that ? | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand. Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol I don't like shops lol. It sounds great What's so great about that ?" You're asking me what's great about a place without something I don't like? That's self explanatory. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand. Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol I don't like shops lol. It sounds great What's so great about that ? You're asking me what's great about a place without something I don't like? That's self explanatory." Don't you want to go anywhere at all | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand. Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol I don't like shops lol. It sounds great What's so great about that ? You're asking me what's great about a place without something I don't like? That's self explanatory. Don't you want to go anywhere at all " So the options are shops or nowhere? My world is a bit bigger than that Other stuff exists. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand. Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol I don't like shops lol. It sounds great What's so great about that ? You're asking me what's great about a place without something I don't like? That's self explanatory. Don't you want to go anywhere at all So the options are shops or nowhere? My world is a bit bigger than that Other stuff exists." I didn't say that. I was looking for ideas, since flats seems to be the only answer. | |||
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"Some people don't seem to care that our high streets are dying and out towns are becoming ghost towns. I find it all sad and depressing. I find change exciting - a chance to renew. Why do we have to have high streets where spending is considered compulsory? Why can't we just have places to be? These shops named in this thread aren't really vital to high streets - I think most of the colour in those are the independents, to the extent that those live on. What you mean just turn all our shops into flats? Because that is how it's going and has already gone in many places. Okay these shops aren't really vital but these kind of shops are getting less and less. Independents are struggling too. Did I say turning them into flats? That is the reality. What else do you think ? Swing clubs or ? That might not be happening now. It isn't inevitable. I'd have them be community spaces. Not everything is about money. Flats they will become, its already happening. The odd one community spaces. Ok, cool. If the choice is stores like Argos or flats, I choose flats all the way. I hope there will be better eventually. But I'm not going to cry about the loss of something I don't value. We are not only talking about Argos. Ok. Cool. My comments stand. Not cool. It's quite sad actually. Just imagine going out and there are no shops what a misery lol I don't like shops lol. It sounds great What's so great about that ? You're asking me what's great about a place without something I don't like? That's self explanatory. Don't you want to go anywhere at all So the options are shops or nowhere? My world is a bit bigger than that Other stuff exists. I didn't say that. I was looking for ideas, since flats seems to be the only answer. " Community regeneration, public places where we can all go without spending money. I said it before. The fact that it's not happening here doesn't mean it's not possible. But I'll continue to avoid all the shitty shops. | |||
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"The internet has changed retail for ever. Now we sit at home comparing brands, designs, prices and wait for the parcels to arrive. High Streets will contract to a handful of specialist stores. It's better to accept this social change and plan towns for residential homes with parks, cafes, restaurants etc instead of shops. Many reasons, people have woken up to the profits retailers get. Retail parks, are cheaper to rent or lease etc. Online shopping, easier more choice no travel fees. And for me now having to shop for myself for the first time finding that so very much that one thought was "good olé British" products come for China. Look at clothing, highly respected stores like M&S for instance nigh on all of the clothing now is from Asia. In these hard time people are more discerning as to where their pound goes. That despite the lack of footfall in the high streets rents still go up rates still go up and of course business tax. Online onselling is so very easy and literally costs next to nothing to set up and run, and anyone can do it. I agree with all you say, and I don't see any hope of retailers returning to the high streets. Old long established businesses one thinks have gone from the high street have simply closed the shops and gone online." parks with a few shops dotted around sounds nice | |||
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