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Which shop / chain or service are you praying survives?

293 replies

EinsteinaGogo · 17/07/2020 19:19

My teen DD has just had an ASOS order - i said off the cuff, "what would you do if they weren't around", which resulted In 😱😱😱😱😱

With so many shops and restaurants in vulnerable positions, what would you really, really miss if they didn't pull through the next year?

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AtleastitsnotMonday · 17/07/2020 19:31

Mint velvet
Oliver bonas
Our local boutique which also has a fab gift section which you can always find a pressie in when you need one.
Local deli and coffee shop.

HotChoc10 · 17/07/2020 19:34

Pret! Though I would also like to continue working from home and I imagine town/city centre workers are their main customers.

rosiethehen · 17/07/2020 19:40

I like Carphone Warehouse as we always get our phones from them and they're helpful when it comes to sorting out a suitable contract and swapping our stuff over.

Helocariad · 17/07/2020 19:44

Pizza Express.

MotheringShites · 17/07/2020 19:45

I know they’ve gone downhill in recent years, but I would really, really miss my local John Lewis.

SillyUnMurphy · 17/07/2020 19:45

Cote brassiere. We like to go there for brunch at the weekend

LatteLover12 · 17/07/2020 19:45

John Lewis!

PunishmentSnart · 17/07/2020 19:49

DS has just nearly fainted at the thought of ASK restaurants closing.
I second ASOS actually - I hate shopping so order loads online then try on and send back. It’s very easy and quick there with loads of options.
We tend to eat out at local restaurants a lot so I’d be upset if any of them went under (they shouldn’t coz I’ve also ordered many a takeaway from them Grin)

Yarboosucks · 17/07/2020 19:49

Another one for John Lewis. Our local one is reopening soon and I am so happy! I am 52 now but I remember being taken to that branch by my grandmother as a very small child, we would shop in the haberdashery and then go for tea!

Also, I want our Yo! Sushi to open up again!

Bluewavescrashing · 17/07/2020 19:51

Emma Bridgewater ❤️

Ceebeegee · 17/07/2020 19:52

The Works. Love it for cheap books and a good range of art materials and stationary. Always prefer seeing stationary in a shop than online. Would definitely miss it, if they go.
M and S food.

Lordamighty · 17/07/2020 19:52

John Lewis
Debenhams
Bistro Pierre
San Carlo Manchester

CoRhona · 17/07/2020 19:53

Everything and everyone involved with our upcoming holiday...

lidoshuffle · 17/07/2020 19:56

I only go in at Christmas and rarely buy much, but Liberty for the fabulousness of the building.

OneKeyAtATime · 17/07/2020 19:56

The ones that come to mind for me are only small local shops and restaurants. Of course, I would be sad if bigger chains closed and people lost their jobs.

SwedishEdith · 17/07/2020 19:58

Waterstone's
Pizza Express was already in trouble Sad
I'd switched from Pret to an independent cafe - I am worried about them.

EinsteinaGogo · 17/07/2020 19:58

@Helocariad

Pizza Express.
I did think that when I used their dressing earlier.

I think anything that relied on things like Clubcard vouchers is on thin ice, sadly. What do you think?

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Bluebellpainting · 17/07/2020 19:59

Another for John Lewis. I was miss our local one. Have shopped online with them during lockdown as had to get the next car seat up for my son. I tend to buy big items there as have always had a good experience with them. They had a replacement baby monitor out to us within 24 hours during lockdown to when the monitor stopped charging.

MarcelineMissouri · 17/07/2020 20:00

Pizza express - we used to go just about every week
Debenhams - I have a real soft spot for it!
Cinemas - dh works for them Grin

mamakoukla · 17/07/2020 20:00

John Lewis

Bluebellpainting · 17/07/2020 20:00

Oh and Next. Their jeans are great for me and never found good ones long enough elsewhere.

coronaornona · 17/07/2020 20:00

Debenhams
M&S food
The works
B&M

MrsCrosbyNRTB · 17/07/2020 20:01

Pizza Express

Bargainhuntbore · 17/07/2020 20:01

Debenhams
Boots
Wetherspoons
Nandos

LakieLady · 17/07/2020 20:01

Debenhams. I'll have to start paying Bravissimo prices for my boulder-holders if Debenhams goes.

If we had a John Lewis within about 50 miles, I'd miss them, but I only buy a few things from there.

Sea Salt and White Stuff going would be a bit grim. I live in a small town, but we have both, so they get a fair bit of trade from me. Anything to avoid going into a city!