Shopping in Newry

SofiaKarlsson

I am doing a undergraduate thesis on cross-border shopping and would be interested in your views on shopping in Newry and what are the bargains still to be made after VAT and excise duty changes.

Atlantic Dawn

Best thing to do is simply compare Dublin to Newry prices by opening up www.argos.ie and comparing it to www.argos.co.uk, for groceries go to www.superquinn4food.ie and compare it with www.sainsburystoyou.co.uk.

mindundalk

SofiaKarlsson wrote: »

I am doing a undergraduate thesis on cross-border shopping and would be interested in your views on shopping in Newry and what are the bargains still to be made after VAT and excise duty changes.

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anotherlostie

The fact that there is a thread with the last post in 2009 on the first page of the forum as I write this should answer your question. When it was created, this forum was very popular.

Conclusion?: People aren't as interested in cross border shopping now.

Reasons?: Less disposable income for the big purchases, poorer exchange rate, UK VAT increase, and for smaller shops, fuel costs exceed the smaller savings made in grocery shopping unless you're near the border.

SofiaKarlsson

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horse7

does anyone know if the sainsburys refurbishment in newry is finished.the last time i was there it was hard to see the goods and the sit in lunch area was about to close.

Atlantic Dawn

horse7 wrote: »

does anyone know if the sainsburys refurbishment in newry is finished.the last time i was there it was hard to see the goods and the sit in lunch area was about to close.

Not complete but the shop itself is all open and functioning, lunch area is gone now. Aisles have been extended and there's a bit more room walking around.

Jemmy

horse7 wrote: »

does anyone know if the sainsburys refurbishment in newry is finished.the last time i was there it was hard to see the goods and the sit in lunch area was about to close.

Was up there last friday Atlantic Dawn is right, it's not complete finished just a small area still boarded off but is up and running with no problems.

horse7

thanks,lighting ok now in shop,some change in the parking ,you get a bar code at the checkout and scan it in the car park machine outside the store,still 2 hrs free.you cant use the road to b&q ,its closed temp,so if your going there make some enquires.for all the solphidne addics,semi chem have their own brand,about £2 a pack,thats including the codine.

jos28

Apparently the Newry store is closing for 1 week for renovations starting on Wednesday. Nothing on their website and I've tried ringing them but cannot get through.

Atlantic Dawn

jos28 wrote: »

Apparently the Newry store is closing for 1 week for renovations starting on Wednesday. Nothing on their website and I've tried ringing them but cannot get through.

Yes it's on the shopping centre's website...

Sainsburys will be closing for refurbishments from 6pm Tuesday 16th March and will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 24th March

http://www.thequays.co.uk/news/viewsingle.asp?link=332

Cicero

anotherlostie wrote: »

The fact that there is a thread with the last post in 2009 on the first page of the forum as I write this should answer your question. When it was created, this forum was very popular.

Conclusion?: People aren't as interested in cross border shopping now.

Reasons?: Less disposable income for the big purchases, poorer exchange rate, UK VAT increase, and for smaller shops, fuel costs exceed the smaller savings made in grocery shopping unless you're near the border.

Without creating an arguement, I would respectfully beg to differ.....70% of the cars in the Quays yesterday were southern reg....I met many of them coming up the Dublin road, so they travelled further than just surrounding areas....there are still many many bargains to be had in NI that will save you 100s....not sure why the posting on that thread has lapsed...probably because most people know their way around now and are quietly getting on with shopping there....but believe me.....there are a LOT of southern people shopping in Newry...

happymondays

Cicero wrote: »

Without creating an arguement, I would respectfully beg to differ.....70% of the cars in the Quays yesterday were southern reg....I met many of them coming up the Dublin road, so they travelled further than just surrounding areas....there are still many many bargains to be had in NI that will save you 100s....not sure why the posting on that thread has lapsed...probably because most people know their way around now and are quietly getting on with shopping there....but believe me.....there are a LOT of southern people shopping in Newry...

went to newry for the first time last week, it was quiet in both shopping centres. as sanisburys was closed had to travel to lisburn.
to be honest i didnt see any huge price diff food wise. the stuff i usually but here in dunnes or tesco was the same in sainsburys, some of them dearer. the only thing that i noticed was a lot cheaper was medical stuff and some some tolieteries. was it worth a 4 hour return trip from dublin to lisburn and 30 euro in petrol. probally not if i was honest.

Cicero

As you say, it depends what you buy- I certainly wouldn't travel weekly (80 miles) to do my weekly shop--- but booze is cheaper, Cigs, many clothes are a lot cheaper....so it's worth it every few months, but agree, not on a weekly basis..

horse7

agree not on a weekly basis.i would go every few months,because its a lovely road ,the people are a little different,and there are some different stores also,in all its a very pleasent day out.