Vik Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Heard several rumors over the last couple of days that the Co-op has bought Mainlands shop in Dunrossness and that Aldi or Lidel are to take over the Co-op in da toon? Anyone else oot der hear owt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 That one went the rounds several months ago, it allegedly started on account of SIBC running an allegedly spoof advert for jobs in a Lidl in LK. Anything is possible I suppose, but it wouldn't seem to make much sense really. Having two small north and south satellite stores and having to set up some sort of distribution hub in LK to receive incoming stock and dispatch as required in opposite directions, versus having a central store at the main population centre which can double as a distribution hub for the two satellites, doesn't leave much room for doubt that the latter option makes most sense IMHO, on paper at least..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yup. Co-op are leaving Lerwick and heading to Mainlands. Sainsburys are taking over the Co-op site in toon and Lidl are moving into LHD's old fishing tackle shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Sainsburys are taking over the Co-op site in toon..... Good, good. Herself will be delighted to hear it, and I'll stop having to listen to her always moaning about what a trek it is to get to the one in Aberdeen. Edited November 26, 2014 by Ghostrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchieSquirrel Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I thought this rumour wasn't true ... as in, they weren't going to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffererof1crankymofo Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I thought this rumour wasn't true ... as in, they weren't going to do it.Which bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I thought this rumour wasn't true ... as in, they weren't going to do it. Nope, it's all true. Plus Lidl are doing a deal to bring cheaper petrol in as well. You can trust me, I'm a doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 You can trust me, I'm a doctor. Must be well kosher then - I mean, only a few million corpses are likely to argue with something like that, and what do they know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sainsburys? Seriously? AlexandraS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Dear Mr Ghostrider. SIBC did not carry a "spoof advert". All adverts going out on the airwaves have to be approved as spoof adverts are illegal. It was a news item taken from an Aldi recruitment publicity item. Just setting the facts right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 ^ Yes, I believe the original source was allegedly the retailer's own publicity, and that information was then broadcast by SIBC. The retailer then allegedly rescinded what they'd previously published, claiming they weren't looking to recruit for a Shetland store, hence the ad being a "spoof". If my original post gives the impression that it was an actual Ad run by SIBC that started the rumour, then I apologise for my lack of clarity. Its was, to the best of my knowledge, an advert run by the retailer in question, and the information contained within it then broadcast by SIBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffererof1crankymofo Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sainsburys? Seriously? Drools at the thought of a Sainsbury's within reach again. There again, where would it stop? Fortnum & Mason on da web, Harrods food hall or just simply Selfridges' food hall? Ohhhhh, the possibilities. But yeah, gimme Sainsbury's over Grotesco's any day of the week. RugyDavy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmie Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I saw Liddle looking in Harry's window one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdwife Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Don't need any of them when we've got Mary's shop at Aywick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 very nice shop. but if the larger country stores like brae and mainlands are swallowed up by the coop or tescos it impacts on the wholesale suppliers and even more local producers. its a very negative move for all the remaining stores. do we really want to be dependent on either of the major 2. and a very serious situation for our local food production and that includes our meat production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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