Llandudno new store23 Apr 2022 21:30
Evening all, I haven't posted here before even though this is by far my longest hold and all time favourite. Firstly thanks to all you regular posters for regular updates and information passed, it's very much appreciated.
I managed to nip in passed my local store today so thought I'd share my opinion as others have done for theirs. The store recently moved from a town centre location to a small 'in town' retail park (exDebenhams), within walking distance but improved parking. Hard to say if the store is larger as the older one was clumpy, now more open plan and a welcoming but food hall has doubled in size, only other food stores are Aldi and Asda so no comparison. Overall theres a fresh modern style that should take a while to age. Product range, particularly clothing has had a real shift in gear from time gone by to equal that of Debenhams. Staff, as ever friendly and helpful but I got a real sense of pride and ownership, reminded me of the Mark's I knew decades ago when I worked there, not colleagues but family and friends, you can't put a value on that. In terms of customers, not the best shopping day, dry but cold, yet not only in store but outside was busy, so much for our current economic conditions, plenty of bags going down the street and we had more than our fair share. There are a few empty shops but appears to be working in our favour. A good cafe and more importantly great toilets, slightly odd to comment on but actually a great pull in and well placed to ensure a good walk through store to entice purchases, which they will, already got the Tshirt. If this store is representative of the future than I'm more than reassured about my investment here.
Oh, btw, my hold opinion here is that I never expected to see £1.50 again but unfortunately my ammo is tied up elsewhere but hoping to release next month, before our end of year, so if you could all do me a favour and hold off buying at this bargain price then I promise to more than double up next month.
Thank again and thanks in advance. Good luck all, not just a good luck but a M&S good luck.