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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2013, 05:03:33 PM »
Must admit it was a shock when I put the computer on and saw that announced on the forum  :o
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2013, 05:51:32 PM »
Hi.
Im not going to get political on this one, but somebody has a lot to answer for.

I remember the 'trunk bundle system' that took your money up in a pod via a tube to the nether floors and sent your change and a receipt back down.
The children's horse ride with a round push button on it like the ones the old buses had.
The model railway with 'real' steam coming from the engines.
Was it Meccano that was motorised and working in the window or Leggo.

Sad Days.

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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2013, 05:55:45 PM »
That's sad cos its closing not sad cos I remember it as a child.

The horse took an old threepenny bit the one with all the sides.
Oh and don't forget the divvy.

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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2013, 06:06:00 PM »
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2013, 06:12:30 PM »
Quote from: chesterfieldchris on January 21, 2013, 06:06:00 PM
When they're selling stuff from mamas & papas that is more expensive than buying it from a mamas and papas store, then its hardly surprising sales have dwindled. They were more expensive than other high street stores for the same products never mind online.  Sad for the town, but again they didn't adapt.

Fair comment  :)
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2013, 06:12:44 PM »
>> Oh and don't forget the divvy.

Wow Old Miner, that takes me back. When we were kids my mam made us learn the number - and I think I can still remember it now - 28052.  :-[

Funny how I can remember that but not what I did yesterday.  ;)
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #21 on: January 21, 2013, 06:31:28 PM »
Sad news as it was hoped it would pick up passing trade between Northern Gateway and the main town centre areas.

However it does seem to have been downsizing for some while. They used to have the large electrical area on Wheatbridge Road which went, They used to have a good toy department which reduced considerably when it moved out of the basement where it had been for as long as i can remember (I had a Saturday / Christmas job there in 1973 and it was packed with staff).
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2013, 06:44:50 PM »
Quote from: Pete on January 21, 2013, 06:12:44 PM
>> Oh and don't forget the divvy.

Wow Old Miner, that takes me back. When we were kids my mam made us learn the number - and I think I can still remember it now - 28052.  :-[

Funny how I can remember that but not what I did yesterday.  ;)

My parents was 14722 and my grandparents was 4368 - similarly I have trouble remembering . . . . oh bugger - what was I going to say!
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2013, 07:04:58 PM »
We've had it Dogboy - knackers yard for us soon...  :))
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2013, 07:08:13 PM »
Byeee  ::)
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #25 on: January 21, 2013, 07:09:34 PM »
What do you mean byeee? We're going there to join you  :P
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #26 on: January 21, 2013, 08:11:38 PM »
I remember my grandad's cap size (always bought him one for Christmas) 6.5/8. Hope for me yet - now where did I write down my present door number  q?
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #27 on: January 25, 2013, 06:31:45 AM »
There's a petition to the owners. Not sure what notice they will take but voicing public opinion can't do any harm.

http://www.causes.com/causes/811695-save-the-chesterfield-co-op-department-store/actions/1726585
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
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Re: Chesterfield Co-op Department Store to close in July
« Reply #29 on: January 25, 2013, 09:45:09 AM »
Quote from: chesterfieldchris on January 25, 2013, 08:19:55 AM
Petitioning a business to keep making a loss??

Management buyout?  Please management, put your own money into buying this loss making store...

I know people might have an emotional attachment to the store, but asking somebody to continue losing money just for the sake of it is a bit much.

Asking them to consider advertising campaigns and the like?.? Do they not think that the people in charge of a retail business have considered basics like that?

Totally agree with you CC, exactly same scenario as the closing down of the Crispin mentioned in another thread.
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