Topic ID 4039
Hi there Can anyone confirm that Starfish have 50% off all stock at the moment?
Reply ID 58650
yes!
Reply ID 58676
I actually popped in there this afternoon hoping to get lots of cheap Emma Bridgewater but there was barely anything left. Got a couple of bits though!
Reply ID 58689
Another shop closing down! I went in there and spoke to the manager.....very sad!
Reply ID 58691
quote:Unfortunately, I get the feeling that is going to be the case with a lot of shops in Hertford come the end of January.
Originally posted by Sister
Another shop closing down! I went in there and spoke to the manager.....very sad!
Reply ID 58695
Sorry to say that I'm not surprised. I always had my doubts that Hertford could support another gift shop when they opened. I've bought some nice stuff in both Cactus and The Decorated Room but I've never found anything that appealed to me in Starfish.
Reply ID 58710
When I went in there and asked if they were closing down I was told that they had not decided yet, they did not have a great Christmas, hence the big sale, but they were waiting for the results of this to see if they would be closing. It is sad, but as Steve says, Hertford struggles to support another shop of this kind, especially when everything they sell is online cheaper.
Reply ID 58713
you surely can't compare Starfish and Cactus. Starfish sell a more boutique-style of gifts, where Cactus sell stuff your Gran would want (and she could get it at TK Maxx a hell of a lot cheaper!).
Reply ID 58716
quote:Are we talking about the same Cactus? Opposite The Duncombe Arms.
Originally posted by thefair1973
you surely can't compare Starfish and Cactus. Starfish sell a more boutique-style of gifts, where Cactus sell stuff your Gran would want (and she could get it at TK Maxx a hell of a lot cheaper!).
Reply ID 58718
I went into Starfish on Saturday, there was a huge sale and it was very sad. The owner confirmed that they are shutting up shop and she was very sad. I wish I had shopped there before now. It was the first time I had been in there since moving here in September.
Reply ID 58730
They are indeed shutting,probably by the end of this week.
Reply ID 59314
Looks like it goes today. Bailiffs just cleaned the shop out!
Reply ID 59394
how sad. poor lady.
Reply ID 59420
Agreed - my wife was working there part time so she's no longer in employment. Anyone know of any part time jobs currently in Hertford?
Reply ID 59426
quote:
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Agreed - my wife was working there part time so she's no longer in employment. Anyone know of any part time jobs currently in Hertford? Sainsbury's or Tesco's!!! because that's what will be left for us or Starbucks,Neros but no local shops.....ah progress[xx(]
Reply ID 59431
quote:M&Co are look for staff - there's a sign in the window
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Agreed - my wife was working there part time so she's no longer in employment. Anyone know of any part time jobs currently in Hertford?
Reply ID 59484
quote:I will keep my eyes open and let you know if I do.
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Agreed - my wife was working there part time so she's no longer in employment. Anyone know of any part time jobs currently in Hertford?
Reply ID 59560
quote:Really? How come there was still shelving, and more than a few standard stock items left on the shelves?
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Looks like it goes today. Bailiffs just cleaned the shop out!
Reply ID 59561
quote:How do you know they were bailiffs? And who were they acting on behalf of?
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Looks like it goes today. Bailiffs just cleaned the shop out!
Reply ID 59582
They have closed the shop - I'm sure the owners will take what is left in due course. EDIT: - Steve, my wife had to go into the shop to collect some belongings and that is when the burly guys told her they were baliffs. No idea who instructed them.
Reply ID 60031
I am informed that they acted for the Landlord. Regardless of the nature of the business, I think we would all agree that the loss of another Hertford retailer is a blow. I intend to source what I can locally so that the centre of town doesn't look any more deserted than we can help!
Reply ID 69909
I noticed on Sunday, that there are notices on this shop saying that it will be reopening shortly as a kitchen utensils shop.
Reply ID 69910
quote:Peters Table..........and they are recruiting.
Originally posted by Ray_by_the_Beane
I noticed on Sunday, that there are notices on this shop saying that it will be reopening shortly as a kitchen utensils shop.
Reply ID 69926
quote:They'll be forking out a lot of rent there[:)]
Originally posted by Ray_by_the_Beane
I noticed on Sunday, that there are notices on this shop saying that it will be reopening shortly as a kitchen utensils shop.
Reply ID 69933
True enough Arty. I bet their profits are on a knife edge[:D]
Reply ID 69934
Please start a new thread to discuss new shop.