The shops thread (was: Empty Shops on Porty High St)

Cleopas · Post by **Cleopas** » 24 Nov 2006, 22:48

Lidl and Farmfoods in Leith are combining into a mega-store in the Kirkgate in the New Year.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Nov 2006, 11:08

Porty wrote: Its next door to us and the agent changed recently so that maybe why you couldn't locate info. Think it may be Graham and Sibbald now, it was culverwell I think.

There's a new Toilet

sign up, but can't for the life of me remember which agent!!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 Nov 2006, 13:39

Novastar wrote: Have to say I'm amazed how the 9-5 one next to Pilrig is still open with a Tesco's metro practically opposite, loads of small shops around and another Scotmid 2 minutes down the road. Only thing I can think of is that they do have some things like bread and milk (unlike the huge one at the Foot) but still amazed it's still open.
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CoOp are huge property owners and the chances are they have owned the shops for ages so they are bought and paid for with no or little rent. Any that is paid is paid to themselves. Therefore the close-down/stay open equation is different from other retailers.

aileenandfearghal · Post by **aileenandfearghal** » 27 Nov 2006, 19:21

Thanks Porty, in my notes I have Global Video advertised by Hardies, but their website doesn't work! Not a great start for apparently their 3rd agents!

Glad to see I have made it to "Portyperson". Very apt as we actually move in on Thursday! Can't wait (apart from having to carry our life up 4 flights of stairs!!)

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Nov 2006, 21:53

aileenandfearghal wrote:Thanks Porty, in my notes I have Global Video advertised by Hardies, but their website doesn't work!

Try this http://www.hardiesonline.co.uk/pages/pr ... p?p_id=117.

Good luck with the move!!

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 28 Nov 2006, 01:10

Good luck moving. I've stayed put and let the relatives move round me. ie Ma in law and step Pa i l move ? March whenever Thisltle Foundation start decanting.
Noticed half of Mike's tackle shop up for let and the tanning place foot of Brighton Place. Dont know the agents but will pyt close attention next time.
See place naxt to take away next to laundrette at Pipe St now called Maggies ? ice cream shop yum yum

To be truthful I wouldn't have minded a Tescos localy tho' I'd have been one of those ladies with the tartan trollies rumbling along. I'd still go to Findlays for sausages and great bacon though, as I do at present but take last week -
suddenly realised youngest Clanger is taller than me but still has underwear of 10 yr old. Off to Tesco musselburgh, in car, to get boxers and socks -20% off. Would have been more covienient and ecological to have somewhere in walking distance

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 28 Nov 2006, 14:58

The new tan shop near the community centre is in fact the old tan shop from Brighton Place.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 28 Nov 2006, 15:21

SoupDragon wrote:Good luck moving. I've stayed put and let the relatives move round me. ie Ma in law and step Pa i l move ? March whenever Thisltle Foundation start decanting.
Noticed half of Mike's tackle shop up for let and the tanning place foot of Brighton Place. Dont know the agents but will pyt close attention next time.
See place naxt to take away next to laundrette at Pipe St now called Maggies ? ice cream shop yum yum

To be truthful I wouldn't have minded a Tescos localy tho' I'd have been one of those ladies with the tartan trollies rumbling along. I'd still go to Findlays for sausages and great bacon though, as I do at present but take last week -
suddenly realised youngest Clanger is taller than me but still has underwear of 10 yr old. Off to Tesco musselburgh, in car, to get boxers and socks -20% off. Would have been more covienient and ecological to have somewhere in walking distance

....more ecological to just put in some extra elastic and make them last until he leaves home

Love your signature SD

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 28 Nov 2006, 22:48

Hmm, the extra elastic idea might have worked but dont think the Disney undies would be "cool" enough for the gloomy teen! It's the feet though, size 8 and he's only 13. Elder brother had me worried but seems to have stopped at size 13.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 07 Dec 2006, 23:51

new antique shop at eleanor robertson is getting quite exciting, new pieces added by the day.

Hope it does well, new shops always welcome and much better than a charity shop.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 08 Dec 2006, 10:23

Sandra wrote:new antique shop - Hope it does well

It's called "FridayStreet" - what I like is that it not one of those places where "if you have to ask the price you can't afford to shop here". The items are described and priced on nice big (and bright!) luggage labels. Gives the imprssion that browsers are welcome.

Mind you, are antique shops not a bit like posh charity shops - selling stuff people no longer want!!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 08 Dec 2006, 11:30

Poppy wrote:
Sandra wrote:new antique shop - Hope it does well
It's called "FridayStreet" - what I like is that it not one of those places where "if you have to ask the price you can't afford to shop here". The items are described and priced on nice big (and bright!) luggage labels. Gives the imprssion that browsers are welcome.

Mind you, are antique shops not a bit like posh charity shops - selling stuff people no longer want!!!

I know, the big luggage labels showing the prices are great - and some affordable too, might have a look on Saturday.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 09 Dec 2006, 17:16

There are big posters (of the paper variety!!

) in the ex-Lauren Elizabeth shop announcing that a new clothing shop is opening there soon, but no indication of what type/style/age group,

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Dec 2006, 18:43

better than a charity shop

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 14 Dec 2006, 13:39

Just been for a haircut to Jon Paul and the shop on the corner, formerly Lauren Elizabeth is open. It a clothes shop and its called Klaze. I kid you not.

It looks to me like it may be one of those temporary xmas lease jobs.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 14 Dec 2006, 14:53

Porty wrote:Just been for a haircut to Jon Paul and the shop on the corner, formerly Lauren Elizabeth is open. It a clothes shop and its called Klaze. I kid you not.

It looks to me like it may be one of those temporary xmas lease jobs.

High quality then

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 15 Dec 2006, 16:57

See a sign on the Pop Inn saying William Hill applying for a licence to turn it into a betting shop.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 15 Dec 2006, 18:55

SoupDragon wrote:See a sign on the Pop Inn saying William Hill applying for a licence to turn it into a betting shop.

Oh great, another one, just what Portobello needs.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 18 Feb 2007, 20:22

Poppy, do you know what the old catering equip shop is going to be? Its good to see the empty shops going to be used again.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 18 Feb 2007, 20:24

Sandra wrote:Poppy, do you know what the old catering equip shop is going to be? Its good to see the empty shops going to be used again.

No, sorry, I don't know, Sandra. But wee keep my beady eyes open for clues!!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 19 Feb 2007, 23:28

Poppy wrote:
Sandra wrote:Poppy, do you know what the old catering equip shop is going to be? Its good to see the empty shops going to be used again.
No, sorry, I don't know, Sandra. But wee keep my beady eyes open for clues!!!

Glad to hear it, don't want you losing your touch

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 19 Feb 2007, 23:33

Sandra wrote:Glad to hear it, don't want you losing your touch

Ooooh! You cheeky little madam!!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 20 Feb 2007, 10:22

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Skeely · Post by **Skeely** » 20 Feb 2007, 11:04

Sandra wrote:Poppy, do you know what the old catering equip shop is going to be? Its good to see the empty shops going to be used again. :D

I asked the workmen yesterday, it's going to be an estate agent.

Also, I had a letter through the door a while back informing me that the old Thompson shop is going to be another charity shop. I don't remember which charity. They still have the "lease for sale" sign up though, so maybe we'll be spared another one.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 14 Mar 2007, 15:40

See Johnnys amusments along the High St got sign up re flats.
The Plough got for sale sign as well

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 14 Mar 2007, 15:44

and not just one flat.... several

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 11 Apr 2007, 21:31

See there's a shop opened next to Kost Koncious.
Seems to be selling t shirts

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 11 Apr 2007, 21:43

SoupDragon wrote:See there's a shop opened next to Kost Koncious.
Seems to be selling t shirts

Looks like a short let (?) - selling "surplus stock" or summat.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 11 Apr 2007, 22:19

Anyone been in it or bought anything?

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 11 Apr 2007, 22:24

I'll be interested if they do slinky black ones

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 12 Apr 2007, 23:26

Glad its just a short let as its a bit of an eyesore mind you it seemed to be doing well last weekend. It was actually selling quite nice camisole printed tops.

seashell · Post by **seashell** » 16 Apr 2007, 11:37

The charity shop next to the dolls house shop was closed on Friday due to horrendous problems with the drains.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 16 Apr 2007, 14:41

seashell wrote:The charity shop next to the dolls house shop was closed on Friday due to horrendous problems with the drains.

They have no luck! They were flooded in their previous shop!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 May 2007, 20:45

Heard today that 'Top Hat' on Brighton Place are on the move come July.
They are moving into the premises that used to be 'Mulberries' and 'Bonoful' is taking over the Brighton Place shop.
Good to see local businesses expanding rather than another charity shop opening.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 21 May 2007, 21:00

"used to be 'Mulberries' " - eh???

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