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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: CLKD on May 24, 2018, 05:10:39 PM
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Get your knickers early ladies ::) - there is a threat that the Company is in troublle. I don't buy there, either clothing or food stuffs but did have a lovely swimming costume in the 1990s.
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Still get my underwear from there and I love their food. It's by far the nicest of any supermarket.
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A little concerned as my jeans are Per Una - hope they don't disappear as I can't bear shopping for jeans ::)
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They won't shut the big stores they have a diehard group of loyal shoppers,it'll be the smaller shops like the ones inside petrol stations first to go,they're probably just having a sneaky clean out.
I'd die if I can't get my marks chocolate raisins ;D ;D
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Kettering to go.
Northampton to go.
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Shocking
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More are shopping on line. Apparently people go into stores and try on then buy on-line ::). Me I can't be bothered with all that. If I can get over the anxiety of going into a centre then if there is stuff I buy there and then.
Clothing via cotton traders or charity shops.
Groceries/shampoo/magazines - Waitrose or Stressco or village shop
Garden centre for plants
B&Q for DIY
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That's just nuts lol
I do buy online but mainly go in store as I do my weekly food shop there.
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I'm a fan of their undies, specially their bras.
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I'd die if I can't get my marks chocolate raisins ;D ;D
:beaurk:
Give me the chocolate without the raisins ;D
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I found a pair of M&S jeans in a charity shop today, so I grabbed them quickly. I'm stocking up in case the flow through the charity shops slows down now M&S are in trouble!
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I obsess about them don't I lol I just gazed at them on the shelves this week didn't dare buy any lol.
I'm going to get my parachutes( knickers) tomorrow then in case of any panic buying ;D ;D
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Apart from knickers I cant remember the last time I bought clothes from M and S. I find their stuff dull and uninspiring.
I have never bought shoes or boots from M and S as they look and feel cheap and nasty.
I used to buy a Xmas Pud and Xmas cake from M and S but switched to Lidl or Aldi many years ago as they are beautiful and much cheaper. They usually beat M and S in all the reviews too.
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I think it depends what Marks you go in. We have one near work that is full of their ‘old fashioned' range. Yet the one near where I live is amazing, it's like a different store.
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So you don't like m&s then penny farthing.? :)
Lol,
I love your post.... ;D
I go to Aldi and Lidl too sometimes,
Can't get their bin bags anywhere else. They're the best.
Jd x ;)
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So you don't like m&s then penny farthing.? :)
Lol,
I love your post.... ;D
I go to Aldi and Lidl too sometimes,
Can't get their bin bags anywhere else. They're the best.
Jd x ;)
I walk through there and never see a thing I would spend my money on. years ago I liked M and S but not any more. Just watching a prog about M and S with Fiona Phillips. Theyre in trouble because they havent moved with the times.
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I think it depends what Marks you go in. We have one near work that is full of their ‘old fashioned' range. Yet the one near where I live is amazing, it's like a different store.
My nearest M and S is Norwich which, when it was all revamped a few years ago, was the largest in Europe so I imagine we get the full range of everything here.
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Just read your post CLKD thats my mum's M & S in Northants thats a real shame been there a long time if its the one I'm thinking about, still have some of my undies from there lasted a long time such good quality. :(
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The food hall is OK, so I hope we get to keep our branch, but as to the clothes, I can never work out who they are trying to sell to. The selection we get here in our smallish branch is either deadly dull or eye wateringly garish and tacky. And on the rare occasions they have something wearable, it is never there the next day. I sometimes walk through and ask myself "Who buys this stuff?". It seems as though they are trying to appeal to everyone and end up pleasing no-one. They have lost their identity when it comes to clothing.
Still get my knickers there, though!
JP x
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That is so true penny farthing,
I think some years ago they said they were going to update
the clothes they sell, but think they've lost their touch.
Anyway, there are lots of shops around now, and on line,
that sell clothes for all ages a lot cheaper too.
and if people are struggling for money, then they're going to go for that
option. I used to love their pjs and night ware, but now it's not much good.
Debenhams aren't much better either.
Jd x
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My nearest two M&S clothes shop sell awful clothes but their cafes are always full to the brim! There is a bigger one that sells trendier stuff.
I do like their pyjamas and my kids had pj's from there that washed really well and have retained their quality for years. I like their baby and kids clothes but they are pricey but I tend to buy them in their sales. Years ago when my kids were small they had fantastic sales where every item was £1! I got some fab stuff.
I've had shoes and boots which I have liked and which i often get in the sale as I have little feet!
I have bought school uniform and school shoes from there in the past but they kept their prices too high when supermarkets started selling uniforms much cheaper.
I don't rate their bra fitting service. They have always measured me incorrectly. Debenhams are better.
However, I do love their food halls and with their 'sparks' loyalty card you get a lot of money off offers.
I wouldn't particularly miss the clothing stores but I would miss the food halls.
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I still like M&S, particularly Pur Una. However I was disappointed when they ditched the Indigo range as that was always my first choice.
I also shop a lot in Crew and Seasalt but mainly offer and sale stuff. I would really miss M&S if they went under. :'(
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My M & S moved out of the town a few years ago into a retail park, it was a huge loss and started a sharp decline in the town centre which now has charity shops, banks, betting shops and pound shops :( however, the M & S in the retail park is much bigger but the clothes are aimed at the wrong age group, some very trendy/young fashion that always ends up in the sale. Another thing who stocks sooo many size 6 clothes, if I do find something I like they don't have it in my size >:( and the website always sells the bigger sizes first.
As for the food hall, I went in yesterday to buy a thick sliced white loaf, they didn't have any or a gap on the shelf where it should have been, I don't know if they have stopped stocking it. You can't rely on them to have what you want, if I go to tesco I can almost guarantee that they have the same items every week with M & S I can't.
If they want to start making a profit, watch who is shopping there, ask they want to buy and stock it, it's not rocket science.
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I never used to be a leggings-wearer but M&S's leggings converted me, as they're a nice fit and good fabric.
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My M & S moved out of the town a few years ago into a retail park, it was a huge loss and started a sharp decline in the town centre which now has charity shops, banks, betting shops and pound shops :( however, the M & S in the retail park is much bigger but the clothes are aimed at the wrong age group, some very trendy/young fashion that always ends up in the sale. Another thing who stocks sooo many size 6 clothes, if I do find something I like they don't have it in my size >:( and the website always sells the bigger sizes first.
As for the food hall, I went in yesterday to buy a thick sliced white loaf, they didn't have any or a gap on the shelf where it should have been, I don't know if they have stopped stocking it. You can't rely on them to have what you want, if I go to tesco I can almost guarantee that they have the same items every week with M & S I can't.
If they want to start making a profit, watch who is shopping there, ask they want to buy and stock it, it's not rocket science.
Quite agree Twohoots! How many women are size 6? isnt the average UK size a 14? they SHOULD be watching who shops there and what they want. As you say, its not rocket science.
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M&S used to be where I bought most of my trousers, t-shirts, jumpers, coats, jackets, nighties and undies, back in the 1980s - in other words, it provided all the quality key items for my wardrobe. These items would last as well because they were good quality fabrics and well made. Then they started competing with Top Shop and other cheaper, trendy retailers in the hope of attracting younger people. The quality slipped, many of the designs were highly patterned and in dreary colours, so, as a result, I have rarely bought anything there for many years. I still go into the stores, wonder around, in the hope of finding a gem, but end up feeling very disillusioned. If I do find something I want, invariably they don't have my size in stock and even if they do I have to try on several in the same size as they will all fit differently. !!!
The only thing I have bought in recent years has been the M&S cashmere sweaters and cardigans which were generally good.
They lost their way many years ago and tried to target the wrong customers. M&S used to mean good quality and fit and if I were their managing director I would fill that all important whole in the market that offers those good quality basics we all rely on.
Rant over!! >:(. DG x
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Pur Una fitted me. It was the go-to when DH needed to C.mas shop. I haven't stepped in M&S for years.
Sizes have changed World wide. Thinking that the women of the World are stupid ! Even when buying from 'cotton traders' jeans in size 10s are different [I may have said already]. I can't be bothered to get changed in a store which is why I buy in Charity shops, which can be taken back if they don't fit.
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I think it depends what Marks you go in. We have one near work that is full of their ‘old fashioned' range. Yet the one near where I live is amazing, it's like a different store.
My nearest M and S is Norwich which, when it was all revamped a few years ago, was the largest in Europe so I imagine we get the full range of everything here.
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Ooooh Norwich. I like the ‘Strangers' coffee shop.
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Haven't been to Norwich for about 4 years. You'll find us in the antique shops ;D
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Norwich is my favourite shopping city. You can still park and easily walk to all the shops you need. DG x
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Well I've upped their profits this morning I've bought a bralet to try as I've got a couple of dresses with thin straps and not suitable for wearing the usual big boulder holders bras under but I'm a dd/e so saggy aggy is not getting let loose on Benidorm again I need something to stop them hitting off my knees in public,it's ridiculous I have chicken legs and these ginormous boobs towering over them,fingers crossed lol :boobs:
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Well I've upped their profits this morning I've bought a bralet to try as I've got a couple of dresses with thin straps and not suitable for wearing the usual big boulder holders bras under but I'm a dd/e so saggy aggy is not getting let loose on Benidorm again I need something to stop them hitting off my knees in public,it's ridiculous I have chicken legs and these ginormous boobs towering over them,fingers crossed lol :boobs:
Ha ha I am so out of touch!! I thought you meant to type BRACELET and missed the C out. Now I get you. 😂
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;D
I'm hoping not to get any swinging no action with this one lol.xx
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Yep, I read 'bracelet' too :D
Should have gone to ........... ::)
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;D
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How about a hammock?.daisydot. ;D
You'll knock someone's eye out if you get swinging them...lol
Only joking babe, mine are getting lower n lower, I'll soon be able
to took em in the waistband of my jeans, hehehehe :-\
Jd x
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Still laughing at this ;D
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I sent her a photo great likeness lol
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Well I got my bralet today it's did the job I wanted it to tucked them in nicely so I can wear my summer dresses.i also broke out and bought two of the new longer length lace trimmed bras they have in I used my 20% discount.they didn't half perk them up they're not so close to my knees now lol job well done today :boobs: :boobs:
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Until you wash the under garments :whist:
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::)Kerplunk ;D ;D
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:lol:
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I'm in mourning. The only worthwhile shop in our nearest town was M&S and it's closed. I liked picking up bits and pieces in the food hall. The staff were lovely and the inside view was that the store was doing well, despite the choice of clothes sent to the store. They didn't have any say. However, there were issues with the building (asbestos issues) so I've been told, so it was top of the list for closures. The M&S in the next nearest town is badly laid out and not pleasurable to browse in. Not just my opinion. There is a big M&S out of town store 20 miles or so away, but too far away to go to often. I have a M&S credit card, which I shall stop using as I won't be shopping in M&S much in the future. I'm doing my homework to find one with better benefits.
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John Lewis Partnership Card, Ju Ju. You get points which are turned into vouchers twice a year. I get best part of £100 worth most years.
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Thank you. I shall consider that, though I'm considering Nationwide as they don't charge if you use it overseas. My son lives in the USA, so rather important!
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You could still order online at Marks JuJu
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Yep, but I'll have to pay postage, whereas before I was able to have things sent to the local store for free. Plus I like to try things on if possible. I'll have to save up and go to the big store occasionally.
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Asbestos is a good excuse ........ not :bang:
JLewis MK changed their lay-out 2/3 years ago, I have been in twice and walked straight out again. There is no direct route in case of fire, it feels weird and the lighting upsets my sense of balance.
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Spot on CLKD it's a bloody awful store every one said it was just me that didn't like it but I thought one day I was going to have kittens I just couldn't see a way out of it and I also find Debenhams mk exactly the same I hate shopping in either of these stores and actually house of Frazier's too as you can't find the escalator easily to get back downstairs it's hidden behind clothes rails.
I do like the marks store though I love food shopping in it and the staff are lovely in the food hall.
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The reason given for JL MK was that if someone stole something there is more chance of them being caught as they have to weave between the various counters :-\. I haven't been in for several years. In fact, I buy from catalogues usually.
I like 'Valeries' ;-). The Manager is from Brazil ....... his English is improving over the years and he serves Very Nice Cake ;)
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Yep, but I'll have to pay postage, whereas before I was able to have things sent to the local store for free. Plus I like to try things on if possible. I'll have to save up and go to the big store occasionally.
Any buyer can have items sent to store for free. You don't have to have the M&S credit card. I always buy online and have it delivered free to my local store.
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That's the point! They have closed my local store!
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I thought you said there was another one in the next town?