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Major supermarket chain to move into former Besco premises

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    JPA
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    Iceland I hear.


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    Sully
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    JPA wrote: »
    Iceland I hear.

    Since when did Iceland have a bakery, deli and a cafe tho?


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    Cabaal
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    Sully wrote: »
    Since when did Iceland have a bakery, deli and a cafe tho?

    They don't...unless its some new format?

    My bets are on Tesco express, they'll likely hope to take some business away from Supervalue in the Hypermarket...though parking will likely be an issue for them.

    Ah, just what Waterford needs....another Tesco :pac:


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    JPA
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    Sully wrote: »
    Since when did Iceland have a bakery, deli and a cafe tho?

    Ya, Iceland doesn't necessarily make sense, just what I heard.


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    Sully
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    Cabaal wrote: »
    They don't...unless its some new format?

    My bets are on Tesco express, they'll likely hope to take some business away from Supervalue in the Hypermarket...though parking will likely be an issue for them.

    Ah, just what Waterford needs....another Tesco :pac:

    That's what the local media are reporting anyway!


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    Digital Society
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    Nothing makes sense. Its a terrible spot with 0 free parking.

    All the chains mentioned have tons of cash to pick Grade A locations.

    Tesco are being slaughtered by Aldi and i doubt they would move in 30 seconds walk from them where Aldi has parking.

    Whoever goes in there has some serious competition. Dealz or one of those shops with something different to offer might move.


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    dzilla
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    Parking shouldn't be an issue for a tesco express


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    mooseknunkle
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    Digital Society wrote: »
    Nothing makes sense. Its a terrible spot with 0 free parking.

    All the chains mentioned have tons of cash to pick Grade A locations.

    Tesco are being slaughtered by Aldi and i doubt they would move in 30 seconds walk from them where Aldi has parking.

    Whoever goes in there has some serious competition. Dealz or one of those shops with something different to offer might move.

    Dealz arent a supermarket though...quinnsworth i heard ..

    Its either Tesco,supervalu,aldi,lidl,dunnes,they are they big players when it comes to supermarkets,its not going to be a big shock when announced.


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    mike65
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    It'll be a shock if its Quinnsworth.


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    AdMMM
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    mike65 wrote: »
    It'll be a shock if its Quinnsworth.
    If it is a Quinnsworth, I'll have to buy a paper to confirm the date and year!


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    obezyana
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    If it's Quinnsworth I wonder will they be giving away those cool barcode battlers they used to have :D


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    spankmemunkey
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    The location is ideal, the chances are if its a tesco express they will be targeting the locals living in the surrounds and general footfall so i would say the argument that parking will be a problem isn't an issue, bad news for the local fish and veg shops!


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    Finnbar01
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    mike65 wrote: »
    It'll be a shock if its Quinnsworth.

    I heard it was Crazy Prices or the Woman who used to own the shop down by the park - Mary, is that her name? - is going in there.


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    shockwave
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    Finnbar01 wrote: »
    I heard it was Crazy Prices or the Woman who used to own the shop down by the park - Mary, is that her name? - is going in there.

    You sure its not Marks & Spencers?


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    Greenmachine
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    Finnbar01 wrote: »
    I heard it was Crazy Prices or the Woman who used to own the shop down by the park - Mary, is that her name? - is going in there.


    Will Maurice Pratt be back on the television telling us of the dealz in person.


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    mooseknunkle
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    KVI is on its way back too..


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    Finnbar01
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    mooseknunkle wrote: »
    KVI is on its way back too..

    Do you know what KVI stands for? ;)


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    mooseknunkle
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    Finnbar01 wrote: »
    Do you know what KVI stands for? ;)

    Keenest Value in Ireland ;)


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    cookie.monster
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    my bets is on it being a eurospar


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    mike65
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    Iceland are the only crowd who are supposed to be here by now but are not - must be them

    edit just read that article above
    Mr McCarthy remained tight-lipped as to the identity of the supermarket operator, but confirmed it is not Marks and Spencer and added that the chain could be already operating in the city.

    what kind of stupid tease is that! Just tell us.


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    cookie.monster
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    http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=4559


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    jayboi
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    mike65 wrote: »
    Iceland are the only crowd who are supposed to be here by now but are not - must be them

    edit just read that article above



    what kind of stupid tease is that! Just tell us.

    It's the kind of sh*te that's become a regular occurrence in the town normally it's "watch out for a big jobs announcement in the comming weeks" or "big name company to set up in waterford" all the stringing along would fill you with a rage only relived with swift punch in a politicians face.

    Constant pre announcements and pre-pre announcements


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    danjo-xx
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    Great to see someone moving in there, the area looked desolate with that place closed.


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    BBM77
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    What’s important is somebody is there, who is there is of little significance when all is said and done. I have it from a reliable source that three supermarket chains wanted to go in there. I said it before and I’ll say it again it’s not acceptable that perfectly viable buildings are left vacant for no good reason. Finally in this case it looks like it’s over.

    The Ballybricken / The Glen area has not suffered the ghost town problem that John Roberts Square has in the evenings, this will strengthen the area as a whole. I don’t agree that its bad news for local shops, it will increase the number of people shopping in the area how is that bad news. There has been a supermarket on that site since the 60’s and the other shops survived.

    My guess would be Tesco Express.


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    Trick of the Tail
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    Finnbar01 wrote: »
    Do you know what KVI stands for? ;)



    It stands for Known Value Items. It's a retail term for things that shoppers know the value of, like bread, milk, sugar etc.


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    wmpdd3
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    Couldn't see it being Tesco, or SuperValue or Dunnes, though there was an express Dunnes 100 yards from the main one in Kilkenny!

    I'd say Euro Spar, but I have no idea. Its true that the lack of parking would be an issue, but there a ready made market with the school down the road.

    I also think it would be good for local suppliers, like the way all the store in Lisduggan exist together.


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    wobbles
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    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    Couldn't see it being Tesco, or SuperValue or Dunnes, though there was an express Dunnes 100 yards from the main one in Kilkenny!

    I'd say Euro Spar, but I have no idea. Its true that the lack of parking would be an issue, but there a ready made market with the school down the road.

    I also think it would be good for local suppliers, like the way all the store in Lisduggan exist together.

    But that Dunnes Express didnt last long. I heard a few years ago Tesco were looking at puting in an Express in there, but with so many Tescos in Waterford already, and the fact that hours have been cut in some shops, I dont think its likely to be them.

    I wouldnt be surprised if Lidl go in there. They are generally found in similar locations to Aldi, although Ive never seen a deli and cafe in Lidl


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    mooseknunkle
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    Could also be Londis,centra,or Mace...who knows..


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    jayboi
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    Ballybricken seems to be the only area of town not served by a Tesco at present.


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    Finnbar01
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    Trick of the Tail wrote: »
    It stands for Known Value Items. It's a retail term for things that shoppers know the value of, like bread, milk, sugar etc.

    KVI was a range of products (like yellow pack) sold by Crazy Prices.
    .
    As trick of the tail pointed out, it stands for Keenest Value in Ireland.


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