The official opening and closing businesses thread

[Ogre Moran]

I wonder how many of these businesses would close down if they didn't have the sky high rents and rates??

Would they do better if they operated outside the City, or even online only??

It's a bit self-defeating for landlords to maintain such high rents. Even if they reduced them, which would be the economical thing to do, the footfall and custom is probably no longer there for either party to keep the premises open.
In passing, one side effect of all this is that it's hard to find good quality clothing, footwear, etc., nowadays. It's all polyester crap and faux leather shoes.

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

I quite like my faux polyester crappy shoes

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

Is there anywhere to buy a magazine in town these days?

I went into Easons but their selection is crap compared to what they had when they were in the old location.

I just want a copy of Classic Rock, it shouldn't be that hard to find.

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

Is there anywhere to buy a magazine in town these days?

I went into Easons but their selection is crap compared to what they had when they were in the old location.

I just want a copy of Classic Rock, it shouldn't be that hard to find.

I don't see them anymore. All seems to be online now. Is Porters gone too? They used have a good selection

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

I don't see them anymore. All seems to be online now. Is Porters gone too? They used have a good selection

That's a fucking Donut shop now

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

That's a fucking Donut shop now

Is the one in Wilton gone too?

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

I knew Krispy Kremes was there alright

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

Is the one in Wilton gone too?

I think that was taken over by another stationery crowd. There was one in Douglas Court too I think?

Era I'll try Tesco on Paul Street but I'm giving up after that. No wonder people shop online.

 

[Jim Comic]

I think that was taken over by another stationery crowd. There was one in Douglas Court too I think?

Era I'll try Tesco on Paul Street but I'm giving up after that. No wonder people shop online.

i think hmv/golden discs sell music magazines

 

[El Guapo]

Fawking Fantastique

https://twitter.com/x/status/2054103560183242931

Only @ikari warrior can save us from the creeping demand for panel bat welding Douglas types

Time to bring back the tried and trusted Squash Court and Lounge Bar combo.

The orchard needs to be listed as a protected heritage structure less it goes the way of the watermans immediately