Stafford shops opening - Turning into a boom town?

[staffordjas]

Wilko site set to reopen under Poundland this Saturday, it will be open as is atm , the refurb won't be done till after the new year.

Exact date 10 first Wilko stores will REOPEN as Poundland in days

POUNDLAND will open 10 new stores in just a few days, as they replace those that were once Wilko shops. All 400 of the collapsed retailer’s stores are set to close, with them all shutting by …

www.thesun.co.uk

Worcester Wilko is reopening as Poundland tomorrow. Big refurbishment here. Lots of old stuff going to skips according to workman. Lots of Poundland lorries going past towards store tonight, even though looked well stocked already this morning.
Hope the Stafford new Poundland takes off as well!

 

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by fire ?

One can only hope

But also that’s generally reserved for listed buildings, if the council aren’t giving planning for that thing to be knocked down we can officially say they’ve gone off the deep end

 

[GNM67]

Worcester Wilko is reopening as Poundland tomorrow. Big refurbishment here. Lots of old stuff going to skips according to workman. Lots of Poundland lorries going past towards store tonight, even though looked well stocked already this morning.
Hope the Stafford new Poundland takes off as well!

I was in Stafford Poundland today and it was busier than I've seen Wilko in years

 

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Another hair dresser, barber or nail bar opening on Salter Street next to 2 or 3 others

I know everyone needs to get their hair done but surely there’s a critical mass for this stuff?

 

[Wormella]

Another hair dresser, barber or nail bar opening on Salter Street next to 2 or 3 others

I know everyone needs to get their hair done but surely there’s a critical mass for this stuff?

Each individual stylist has a capacity limit though, they can only work so many hours a day / days a week - mine is booked up months in advance

 

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Each individual stylist has a capacity limit though, they can only work so many hours a day / days a week - mine is booked up months in advance

I can believe that with hairdressers, less so with barbers where you seem to be able to walk-in at a moment’s notice

 

[littleme]

I can believe that with hairdressers, less so with barbers where you seem to be able to walk-in at a moment’s notice

Men aren't as fussy? Weirdly my husband is ... he goes to a barbers where you sit & wait for whoever's available, but you can choose to wait for your favoured barber, which he does. He always thinks he's upset the others...but I think not....

 

[Gramaisc]

I had my hair cut on August the 9th, 1976.

 

[Cue]

Men aren't as fussy? Weirdly my husband is ... he goes to a barbers where you sit & wait for whoever's available, but you can choose to wait for your favoured barber, which he does. He always thinks he's upset the others...but I think not....

Oh no yeah I get that, I just don’t see how it’s sustainable to have as many barbers as we do really

 

[DoggedWalker]

Something is afoot… the fencing is new

Any news or update on this?
Cynic in me says it’s a landlord reclaiming it!

 

[gilbert grape]

Another hair dresser, barber or nail bar opening on Salter Street next to 2 or 3 others

I know everyone needs to get their hair done but surely there’s a critical mass for this stuff?

Maybe it's cos they realise they will soon be surrounded by very local customers?
Town centre accommodation has increased and continues to do so.

 

[airbusA346]

Another hair dresser, barber or nail bar opening on Salter Street next to 2 or 3 others

I know everyone needs to get their hair done but surely there’s a critical mass for this stuff?

Is that the shop next to the Bubble Tea place?

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

Another hair dresser, barber or nail bar opening on Salter Street next to 2 or 3 others

I know everyone needs to get their hair done but surely there’s a critical mass for this stuff?

I walked through Salter street during the week and this barber had closed down so maybe its just a case of one closing and another similar business opening...

 

[Entropy]

Any ideas on what is happening to the dilapidated Tavern on Bridge Street?

Saw some people inside there over the weekend and looks like its been totally gutted inside

 

[Feed The Goat]

Any ideas on what is happening to the dilapidated Tavern on Bridge Street?

Saw some people inside there over the weekend and looks like its been totally gutted inside

If you wait long enough and you take it to maximum eyesore level, Stafford Borough Council will buy it.

Maybe set it alight to try to force their hand.

 

[Tumble weed]

If you wait long enough and you take it to maximum eyesore level, Stafford Borough Council will buy it.

Maybe set it alight to try to force their hand.

Isn't it listed ? , just damage a few structural walls inside and let nature take its course.

 

[Wormella]

It appears the Nelson pub is to be Hearts and Hands new HQ

 

[Mudgie]

It appears the Nelson pub is to be Hearts and Hands new HQ

Well maybe that's appropriate given that landlord 'Dirty' Don Draper let the National Front meet in the upstairs room nearly fifty years ago.

 

[Bodger]

Another Barbers opposite the Gatehouse opening soon!

 

[airbusA346]

I walked through Salter street during the week and this barber had closed down so maybe its just a case of one closing and another similar business opening...
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Walked past here earlier today and it's another barbers. Called Magic Scissors so guessing it is connected to the one just up the road by Yum Yums.

View attachment 14684Another Barbers opposite the Gatehouse opening soon!

And another barbers. How many do we need in Stafford...