ECCOnoob 1,013 #109 Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, nightrider said: I just hope Scc were clever enough to make sure John Lewis can’t just walk away leaving the council with all the cost liabilities? I don't see how they can stop them "walking away". The council were the ones who bought the lease back and offered JL a massive discount to try and tempt them into some longevity and commitment. As long as JL complied with any clauses regarding terminating - the rest of any monetary responsibilities, im afraid, falls back on the council. JL will care little about any argued 'moral' obligations even more so when their own business is in difficult times. I, like many people am gutted by this decision and know full well the impact on the city centre by losing such an anchor. Be interesting to see how the developments such as hsbc, cms and the raddison hotel owners will feel about losing such a prominent retailer in the middle of their supposedly new shining developments. Having said that, I did always have a suspicion at the back of my mind that as soon as the new modern bigger Leeds branch opened, if ever there was a time when it was a choice between one or the other, Sheffield was always going to be the loser. Amazing to think that little old Atkinsons is the only survivor in this department store bloodbath despite facing competition against some national giants. Good luck to them clinging on. Edited March 24, 2021 by ECCOnoob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hauxwell 242 #110 Posted March 24, 2021 Sad news about John Lewis closing. I use to meet up with friends in their cafe. Although I don’t live in Sheffield the Newcastle branch isn’t closing near where I live but I preferred the Sheffield shop. Atkinsons has done well to remain open. Is it still a family owned shop and if so is that why it has survived over the years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nightrider 13 #111 Posted March 24, 2021 30 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said: I don't see how they can stop them "walking away". Should have been in any lease to stop SCC getting screwed over. Sounds like SCC were too desperate and gave JL all the cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Michael_N 36 #112 Posted March 24, 2021 Sheffield... the new Rotherham town centre! Such a shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat 11 #113 Posted March 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, nightrider said: Should have been in any lease to stop SCC getting screwed over. Sounds like SCC were too desperate and gave JL all the cards. Remember everyone, vote Labour at the next council elections! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nightrider 13 #114 Posted March 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, tinfoilhat said: Remember everyone, vote Labour at the next council elections! The lib dems were also pretty useless weren't they? So who would we vote for if we want competent management? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ECCOnoob 1,013 #115 Posted March 24, 2021 37 minutes ago, nightrider said: Should have been in any lease to stop SCC getting screwed over. Sounds like SCC were too desperate and gave JL all the cards. What should have been in the lease??? You will sign this, you will commit and you will not go anywhere in any circumstances within the next 20 years? I really don't think it's that simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat 11 #116 Posted March 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, nightrider said: The lib dems were also pretty useless weren't they? So who would we vote for if we want competent management? Well voting for the same bunch who signed the amey contract and bought a shop for £3m with no clauses seems a little foolhardy. 1 minute ago, ECCOnoob said: What should have been in the lease??? You will sign this, you will commit and you will not go anywhere in any circumstances within the next 20 years? I really don't think it's that simple. Maybe not 20 years but surely penalties if they leave before the paint has dryed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lobster 54 #117 Posted March 24, 2021 Can't say I'm surprised JL is closing . Haven't bought anything from them for about 8 years . I bought something online but they made such a mess of the order that I had to go into the store twice to sort it out I use A O now for all electrical goods , the service is brilliant and prices cheaper than JL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
St Petre 85 #118 Posted March 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, lobster said: Can't say I'm surprised JL is closing . Haven't bought anything from them for about 8 years . I bought something online but they made such a mess of the order that I had to go into the store twice to sort it out I use A O now for all electrical goods , the service is brilliant and prices cheaper than JL What is A O ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Vaati 11 #119 Posted March 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, St Petre said: What is A O ? They are literally called AO (ao.com) online electronic retailer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ormester 11 #120 Posted March 24, 2021 56 minutes ago, nightrider said: The lib dems were also pretty useless weren't they? So who would we vote for if we want competent management? They did a damn right more that Labour Every electrical item I have TV etc is from John Lewis online is good but you can see them. Working etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
