Guest 1266- Registered: 8 May 2014
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#1
Heard a rumour some staff could be moved to Screwfix.
Jack of Hearts
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
- Posts: 2,438
#2
I was in there last week and have to say there were very few customers in, be a real shame if it does close.
Audere est facere.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#3
I used them when they were in town but have never been up to their Whitfield store. Soon after they moved up there a staff member told me that they were regretting the move and business was not good.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32126970Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#4
I don't think we should speculate just now; if you don't start a rumour it can't come true.
Where do you go for your DIY bits now then Howard - is there anywhere in Town ?
Like I used to say - use it or lose it. We really don't want to lose B & Q and there's nothing to say that our's is closing.
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#5
Wilkinsons in Folkestone has all that I need Roger. I am not one for retail parks, they look depressing to me I like a busy town centre.
Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
#6
If the bus dropped you off outside B&Q it might do a bit more trade. Not everyone has a car and the bus stop is miles away.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#7
I'm sure that would help Alec.
That would be something that B & Q should talk to Stagecoach about.
Roger
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
#8
Very true Alec, I often used B&Q when they were in town but have never been in the one at Whitfield.
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Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
#9
are they still selling smoky white paint at half price.
Andy B
- Location: dover
- Registered: 10 Nov 2012
- Posts: 1,829
#10
My dad used B n Q when it was in the town as it was in walking distance for him and saved him using the car as he didnt enjoy driving as much as he got older.When it moved to Whitfield he never used it again instead using the Stuff shop in London road for odds and ends,screws,etc.I think quite a few Dover people did the same.A friend of ours who worked in the town store and the one at Whitfield said the same as mentioned previously.The trade is nowhere as good as it was in the old shop.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#11
A failure of market research, older people are more likely to be DIY fans because they have more time on their hands usually, in fact B & Q gave a discount on Wednesdays to the over 50s.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#12
I have contacted Stage Coach re the location of the bus stop Im on the bus user committee.
Alec Sheldon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
#13
Well done Sue. As a bus user your self you know what I am talking about.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#14
Major item on the BBC late news last night about Kingfisher closing 60 B&Q outlets over the next 2 years, with most staff being transferred to Screwfix.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#15
That's what we're talking about Peter, but someone started a rumour that our B & Q is one of those closing, but there is no evidence this is the case.
Roger
Guest 977- Registered: 27 Jun 2013
- Posts: 1,031
#16
It was the busiest I've seen it when I was using my discount card this morning, either people getting in quick before it closes or the usual Easter rush.
Andy B- Location: dover
- Registered: 10 Nov 2012
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#17
Hope it doesnt shut but i,d never be surprised.
Guest 687- Registered: 2 Jun 2009
- Posts: 513
#18
Have just been to the store and asked about the rumours of their closure, they denied the store is considering closure and said expansion may be in order.
Guest 1508- Registered: 15 Apr 2015
- Posts: 1
#19
A new shop is now open on the high street opposite town hall called Light and Power Solutions, worth a visit for all electrical and lighting needs (I purchased some LED bulbs today). They also stock some hardware items, useful if you can get to the retail parks, prices are very competitive. Helpful staff that said they even will deliver locally for free.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#20