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Former Halfords/The Works space

A deal has been agreed here with a supermarket, I won't say which one as it isn't signed yet. I am not involved but will confirm when the deal is signed. I believe it will be a good addition to that block, although it could be some months before anything actually opens.

Nick Gulliford ● 2926d28 Comments

I have to admit wouldn't mind one of the below:- wholefoods (doubt it)- planet organic (potential as they are expanding)- aldi/lidl

Gabrielle O'Mahoney ● 2926d

I have heard its Lidl.

Clifford Cowell ● 2926d

Would have thought site was small for Lidl? We have a small one near where we live in Paris and it has a poorselection and is constantly running out. Produce is excellent though

Lucille Grant ● 2926d

https://www.indeed.co.uk/Lidl-jobs-in-PutneyLooks as if you are right?

Jane Carter ● 2926d

I can't see any reference to jobs in a Putney Lidl?If they haven't signed the agreement then it is unlikely they would be recruiting just yet.

Rose Compton ● 2926d

I'd have been more excited about Wholefoods, or even Aldi. But Lidl could work too. Maybe they'll trial a smaller, smarter inner-city type store, (like the Aldi in Kingston), gondolas not pallets.

Bill Christie ● 2925d

I never knew Lidl's head office was in Wimbledon.There is a smallish store in the W12 shopping centre - I think the Putney site could be a similar size.  Lack of parking is a challenge though - getting to and from the Exchange carpark from there isn't great.

Alan Sherman ● 2925d

No different from when shopping at M&S used to be and parking in the Exchange?

Lucille Grant ● 2925d

Don't mind if it's small as long as they have their great selection of nuts, which are self service and a great price!  Oh and some decent champagne for Christmas!

Bunny Payne ● 2925d

I hope they stock their washing liquid which I can only buy if we visit the one at Clapham Junction.  You get a huge bottle of it for about £3, it washes your clothes as good as anything else, but best of all, as far as I am concerned, it doesn’t smell strongly of chemicals.

Martine Guy ● 2925d

Do you have a contact good Nick? I am trying to get approval for some vinyls on the empty windows so it doesn’t look so miserable for Christmas.

Nicola Grant ● 2924d

Hi Nicola yes, speak Monday.Have a good weekend.CheersNick

Nick Gulliford ● 2923d

do they sell any thing that's not wrapped in plastic? fresh unwrapped fruit and veg for example

Susan Seth ● 2922d

Yes, though invariably the cheapest fruit and veg stuff is already bagged up.Basically it's remarkably similar to other supermarkets. Just a smaller range with fewer big name brands and plenty that is very good value. Unlike their early days in the UK most own Lidl and Aldi own label produce is now made by the companies that make similar own label products for the likes of Sainsburys.  Many of their Christmas products frequently top magazine taste tests. 

Adrian Pearce ● 2921d

Aldi...

John Cameron ● 2867d

Could do with Iceland would be nice, or a larger Tesco.

Barbara Stevens ● 2867d

Wasn't TK Max an Iceland way back

Simon Nicklinson ● 2866d

Yep it was but we are a bit short on food shops, fed up walking down High Street forgetting no M & S.

Barbara Stevens ● 2866d

I was hoping we'd get an M&S food at some point. Can't see how they lose money.

Simon Nicklinson ● 2865d

Isn't it time for Nick to put us all out of our misery?  Nick?

Rose Compton ● 2865d

Local retailers have been told that the new tenant is ALDI 

John Cameron ● 2865d

Thank you John - I did see your other post but thought you were taking a guess like the rest of us!Aldi, eh?  Is it a big enough space for a decent Aldi?

Rose Compton ● 2865d

I wondered whether the space was big enough too.

Lucille Grant ● 2865d

The Aldi in Kingston is quite compact, gondola merchandising rather than random pallets. Would be a great addition to Putney.

Bill Christie ● 2865d

It is Aldi. God knows how they'll manage the tiny carpark!

Stuart Smith ● 2863d

Yes all, it is Aldi that have agreed a deal although as mentioned from outset, it hasn't signed yet and prior to Christmas was looking 50/50. I would like to see it happen though.

Nick Gulliford ● 2863d

i notice that the proposed Wilko site in the Exchange has a new banner declaring "opening this Spring" pasted over the "opening this Winter" message on the vinyl.As a huge proportion of retail trade happens between late October and mid January, it is a surprise that they didn't open mid October. I can imagine that fit-outs hit snags, but should we be worried?

Bill Christie ● 2863d

would they benefit from a business rates reduction if closed for refit?Re Aldi, yey! saves me having to drive to New Malden. Their blueberries are yum and so is their maple syrup!

Emarisa Battoia ● 2863d