Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
Very sad to see these shops closing down. My wife is getting worried about the vouchers she got at Christmas for Bon Marche. Will they be honoured. ?
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
- Posts: 778
hmm... well i went into the co op franchise the other day, and the manager was soo rude i was appalled enough to ring their head office.
her attitude was well i am going to be losing my job anyhows i dont care!
As you can imagine I was well impressed...
Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 1,321
Just to put the other side to this, my daughter works in the Dover store. The abuse some customers have given the staff is terrible. Last Saturday one girl was reduced to tears after a male customer got right in her face and shouted at her.
Please everyone try to remember that the staff are only doing what they are told by the administrators. Mostly they will be out of work soon so they have the worry of being unemployed so no wages coming in.They do know how frustrating it is for the customers but there's nothing they can do, just make the best of things until the end. A worrying time for them all.
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
I agree Jacqui I witnessed a customer being so rude to a staff member on Saturday that the girl had to leave the tills almost in tears . I spoke with her afterwards and asked if she was ok , Im really sorry that so many people face loosing thier jobs . It cant be nice for customers who cant exchange things or have to write away to get thier gift vouchers honoured , but taking out frustrations on teenage girls wont help . Im sorry for your experience as well Jenni
Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,707
Sadly these sorts of bullies will always take their frustration out on those they believe are not in a position to fight back, funny how they rarely have a go at the male managers or security guards...
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
rather sad to see this, hopefully the staff will find alternative employment.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,540
Very sad to see that Howard - especially as it's not Dover's fault.
Is there a date for closure ?
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
not sure if this is good or bad news locally, internationale closed in dover today, bon marche had a closing down sale last time i looked but the two peacocks seemed to be going strong.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/3100-jobs-lost-but-peacocks-is-saved-7297576.htmlJan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,897
I was told Bon Marche close next week, where will I get my work trousers in future.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Guest 736- Registered: 5 Jan 2012
- Posts: 118
It is such a shame and all the best for anyone who is involved with either of these,family or friends. Does anyone know what is planned for the site of Peacocks???????
Guest 713- Registered: 19 Mar 2011
- Posts: 342
I have just read on ceefax that Edingbugh woolen mill have brought out peacocks today,but there might me some lose of jobs.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
stores that were for the chop were closed with immediate effect earlier, our one was still open as far as i know.
Guest 731- Registered: 8 Nov 2011
- Posts: 241
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-17128141
According to this it looks like Dover is saved but all the others in Folkestone, Canterbury, Ashford and Thanet will close
Guest 731- Registered: 8 Nov 2011
- Posts: 241
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 5,673
Amazed to see my mums shop in Margate staying open along with Ramsgate, but Westwood X closing...
Been nice knowing you :)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
could be that the town shops are used by people without cars, westwood cross attracts the more up market shoppers.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 5,673
Probably more the extortionate rents and limited floorspace, out of town is probably a pittance in comparison
Been nice knowing you :)
