Stafford shops opening - Turning into a boom town?

[Really?]

I notice the pop up Halloween shop has now become a pop up Calendar club shop. I thought Peccadillo had the franchise for this in Stafford as they have always been in the Guildhall. Anyone know if this is them or a "usurper" (not suggesting anything illegal, but certainly a bit naughty if it is not them)

 

[Wormella]

I notice the pop up Halloween shop has now become a pop up Calendar club shop. I thought Peccadillo had the franchise for this in Stafford as they have always been in the Guildhall. Anyone know if this is them or a "usurper" (not suggesting anything illegal, but certainly a bit naughty if it is not them)

Judging by the receipt I got from Halloween HQ when I brought some stripy tights - and a quick google Calendar Club & Halloween HQ are owned by the same company (I assume specialising in seasonal pop up shops)

It appears to be a Sole operator business (http://www.calendarclubuk.com/stores) - It would just appear we have 2 of these operators in Stafford (or possibly one very enterprising person)

 

[Really?]

If I were Peccadillo I would not be a happy bunny if someone else moved in on my business after years of being faithful to the Calendar Club brand.

 

[Thehooperman]

If I were Peccadillo I would not be a happy bunny if someone else moved in on my business after years of being faithful to the Calendar Club brand.

What's wrong with a little competition then?

I would rather see Stafford shops selling the same things (apart from even more coffee outlets) than see rows of empty shops even if the new sellers are only there temporarily.

 

[proactive]

If I were Peccadillo I would not be a happy bunny if someone else moved in on my business after years of being faithful to the Calendar Club brand.

That's business.

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

It was empty when I went past on Monday.

The place is now full of cars, especially Citroen's and given the fencing around their Lichfield Road dealership (just Citroen, Toyota is fine) I'd say they were rebuilding/refurbing that and working out of Acton Gate in the meantime....

 

[bunique]

Looks like the Absolute Beginners unit has been let already - being fitted out when I walked past just now

 

[Sir BoD]

Looks like the Absolute Beginners unit has been let already - being fitted out when I walked past just now

Changes, eh!?

 

[Noah]

The place is now full of cars, especially Citroen's and given the fencing around their Lichfield Road dealership (just Citroen, Toyota is fine) I'd say they were rebuilding/refurbing that and working out of Acton Gate in the meantime....

There is a big "Temp Showroom" sign on the window and a "site to let" sign outside so I guess you are right.

 

[Gareth]

The absolute beginners shop in bridge street is let and being done out.

The former save our soles in mill street looks like it will also be taken soon

 

[markpa12003]

I noticed yesterday that the kitchen & bathroom place near to the sun inn are relocating.

 

[Feed The Goat]

I noticed yesterday that the kitchen & bathroom place near to the sun inn are relocating.

Yes, they are moving to the Weston Road. They are going to be trading from the Craft Cave unit by the co-op.

 

[Gareth]

So moving to having parking to a an area that really has none. Odd one

 

[proactive]

So moving to having parking to a an area that really has none. Odd one

Cheaper rent and rates I'd imagine.

 

[Gareth]

Great if the footfall and convenience for customers remain the same

 

[Feed The Goat]

Cheaper rent and rates I'd imagine.

The proprietor owns both premises so he will get more rent from the Lichfield Road site. His Call.

 

[Pooryorick]

The absolute beginners shop in bridge street is let and being done out.

The former save our soles in mill street looks like it will also be taken soon

did they run out of oursoles to save?

 

[proactive]

did they run out of oursoles to save?

Do you need saving?

 

[Wormella]

did they run out of oursoles to save?

They moved to the new Riverside

 

[bunique]

The new food place on mill street now has signage - Big Bite I think?