Topic ID 6089
How would we feel about having a Superdrug in town [;)]
Reply ID 82323
quote:Good idea, give Boots some competition!
Originally posted by Steve
How would we feel about having a Superdrug in town [;)]
Reply ID 82324
Would save me driving to the Galleria to get baby wipes!
Reply ID 82327
You drive to the Galleria just for baby wipes? They must be special.
Reply ID 82329
[img]../images/forum/proposed-superdug-elevation.jpg[/img] Now let's see who can identify the location.
Reply ID 82332
Shop opposite Waitrose?? (next to Serendipity)
Reply ID 82333
The old McDonalds building?
Reply ID 82335
Turner & Townsend have a history of working with Superdrug: http://www.turnerandtownsend.com/336/_4065.html Epoc retail design consultants include Superdrug on their list of clients: http://www.turnerandtownsend.com/336/_4065.html http://www.turnerandtownsend.com/336/_4065.html Though the project they were both working on at 12-16 Bircherley Green was withdrawn incomplete: [url="http://www.turnerandtownsend.com/336/_4065.html href=wphappcriteria.display>Search Criteria</a> > <a href='wphappsearchres.displayResultsURL?ResultID=596759%26StartIndex=1%26SortOrder=APNID:asc%26DispResultsAs=wphappsresweek1%26BackURL=<a href=wphappcriteria.display>Search Criteria</a>'>Search Results</a>"]3/11/0787[/url]
Reply ID 82337
Opposite Waitrose what was Methevens I reckon its the only shop with that arrangement of windows and door?
Reply ID 82340
quote:Although the status of the planning application may suggest this, if you read the decision notice, it would appear that the application was closed by the council due to the applicant failing to respond to letters requesting more information.
Though the project they were both working on at 12-16 Bircherley Green was withdrawn incomplete:
Reply ID 82343
I heard on the grapevine that Boots may well be leaving Hertford. Rates are being put up and they are not willing to agree and by law you have to have at least one pharmacy in a town (which we have without Boot) they are threatening to leave. Only hearsay. If anyone knows anymore would be interested to find out. As for Superdrug, would be happy to see them in town. I'm getting tired of seeing empty shops or closing down signs.
Reply ID 82387
quote:In The Wash? Which units?
Originally posted by James007
Looking at the link from Ewoowar, the application is just for 'advertising signage' and wasn't even submitted properly and was withdrawn by T and T because pre-application discussions failed due to the signage being inappropriate due to illumination. From past applications that have fallen foul of street signage in the area I am guessing that Superdrug might be looking at the few vacant units in The Wash maybe? I hope so anyway.
Reply ID 82389
quote:I scrubbed that post out Buzz, apologies as I didn't read Ewoowar's post properly, Friday and all that. It is the old M&Co/Methven's store in Bircheley Green next to Serendipity. So is Boots moving out of Hertford?
Originally posted by buzzquote:In The Wash? Which units?
Originally posted by James007
Looking at the link from Ewoowar, the application is just for 'advertising signage' and wasn't even submitted properly and was withdrawn by T and T because pre-application discussions failed due to the signage being inappropriate due to illumination. From past applications that have fallen foul of street signage in the area I am guessing that Superdrug might be looking at the few vacant units in The Wash maybe? I hope so anyway.
Reply ID 82391
quote:We have a plethora of pharmacies. What law do you speak of?
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
I heard on the grapevine that Boots may well be leaving Hertford. Rates are being put up and they are not willing to agree and by law you have to have at least one pharmacy in a town (which we have without Boot) they are threatening to leave. Only hearsay. If anyone knows anymore would be interested to find out. As for Superdrug, would be happy to see them in town. I'm getting tired of seeing empty shops or closing down signs.
Reply ID 82392
We had a Superdrug in the late 80s. I think it was originally "Share" or something like that and the company was taken over by Superdrug around 1990. it lasted about 6 months then closed down. If I recall correctly, it was where Country Casuals was.
Reply ID 82394
quote:Nooo!!! That would be a disaster!
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
I heard on the grapevine that Boots may well be leaving Hertford.
Reply ID 82404
The pharmacy at Boots is a shambles. I urge everyone to use the small independents.
Reply ID 82405
In the 80s part of the WH SMith shop was "Kansals Drug store". It failed. However, I agree the pharmacy at Boots is not good and hasn't been for a while now... six months now asking for hayfever Opticrom Eyedrops and every other place sells it not Boots, however, when I do a large toiletries shop and need choice and add to my Boots card its really annoying not to get the one thing I need the most. Boots have lost on this one item from me this year nearly £17.00 .. if that's one person and one type of drug they don't appear to want to stock how much money are they happily throwing away!!!????
Reply ID 82407
Its the long wait to get anybody to take your prescription, the long wait for them to pick the packet off the shelf and the long wait to get someone to realise you are back waiting to pick it up. Last time I was in there, he said to me "it will be about half an hour, is that alright?" I said "no" (his face was a picture) went to another pharmacy and was walking out within three minutes [:)]
Reply ID 82409
I have to collect a big pharmacy order once a month and I haven't had a great experience with any of the pharmacy's in town to be honest, and I've come to dread it. Boots is dreadful - doesn't matter what day you go in, or what time of day, there is always an air of mild chaos and a lengthy wait. However, they do usually have the items in stock. The Co-op is likely to not have at least one item in stock, which is very inconvenient as I don't work in Hertford so I can usually get in to pick it up on Saturday. Sheffields are pretty good but again, likely to not have at least one item in stock. Interestingly, Boots in WGC is fantastic - organised and a bright clean store.
Reply ID 82410
My mother's repeat prescription used to be with Boots I have now changed to the CO-Op after Boots told me one of the items would have to be changed as they couldn't get it as it was no longer avaliable, had to go back the surgery to be told that it was still avaliable......... Co-Op so far have been much more efficient and no long queues. If Superdrug did come to that shop come I suspect Boots would certainly feel the difference!
Reply ID 82411
I don't remember ever seeing a pharmacy in a Superdrug store but the Co-op Pharmacy in Maidenhead Street has always provided an excellent service for me.
Reply ID 82420
quote:Me too. They are currently delivering perscriptions to my house as I'm housebound following a recent operation.
Originally posted by elcartero
I don't remember ever seeing a pharmacy in a Superdrug store but the Co-op Pharmacy in Maidenhead Street has always provided an excellent service for me.
Reply ID 83334
I see they are building one in town near Waitrose! :) When does it open?
Reply ID 83335
quote:Welcome to the forum. Sometimes it's best to read the thread from the beginning before contributing, as you may be repeating someone else's comment [;)] Opens Wednesday.
Originally posted by Mek Mek
I see they are building one in town near Waitrose! :) When does it open?
Reply ID 83336
quote:Thank you! Hertford Boots do not have many make up brands like Barry M, so hopefully Superdrug will sell Barry M as they do in many of their other shops.
Originally posted by Stevequote:Welcome to the forum. Sometimes it's best to read the thread from the beginning before contributing, as you may be repeating someone else's comment [;)] Opens Wednesday.
Originally posted by Mek Mek
I see they are building one in town near Waitrose! :) When does it open?
Reply ID 83358
quote:I thought Share was further up - either in one half of what is now WHSmiths or in the Opticians next door.
Originally posted by Anorak
We had a Superdrug in the late 80s. I think it was originally "Share" or something like that and the company was taken over by Superdrug around 1990. it lasted about 6 months then closed down. If I recall correctly, it was where Country Casuals was.
Reply ID 83438
I haven't been to the Superdrug yet, is it good?
Reply ID 83445
Visited out of curiosity the new Superdrug store on Saturday. Well, a lot of the make up and products I can get in Boots, so there may well be a good price matching system going on. I don't think it will take much away from Boots as they have other items to purchase that Superdrug don't but I must admit it was nice to browse around, but couldn't help but wish the large shop unit was used for something other than more eyeshadow and lipsticks.. I love this as much as the next lady, but it seems a shame to waste a large shop on essentially another unit selling exactly the same products.. I guess time will tell if this store survives and makes Boots work hard!
Reply ID 83461
Do they have Barry M make up?
Reply ID 83462
quote:They don't. I checked.
Originally posted by Mek Mek
Do they have Barry M make up?
Reply ID 83463
They did when I was there today!
Reply ID 83464
quote:Yay thank you Forbes! Did they have the crackle effect nail varnish? [:)]
Originally posted by Forbes
They did when I was there today!
Reply ID 83465
Sorry, didn't pay too much attention. I was being lead around by my wife and while in the makeup section your post came to mind, so I checked [:)]
Reply ID 83471
quote:Okay thanks anyway [:D]
Originally posted by Forbes
Sorry, didn't pay too much attention. I was being lead around by my wife and while in the makeup section your post came to mind, so I checked [:)]
Reply ID 84807
I went into Superdrug yesterday to get a gift voucher as a christmas gift. The very helpful young lady said they did do them but they were not able to at the moment, a lot of people had asked so she thought they should get it sorted. I suggested it might be a good idea with Christmas coming up! I thought it would make a change from a Boots voucher but looks like it will be Boots again!
Reply ID 84811
I'm loving having Superdrug in town. The staff are very helpful and it's just really nice to have such a spacious, clean, well-stocked shop. Plus, the Barry M range is fabulous and definitely a guilty pleasure [:D]
Reply ID 84823
I have to say I wasn't very impressed when I went in there, I was looking for some basic toiletries (moisturiser, shampoo, bodywash etc) and they didn't have any of the ones I wanted, even though they were all main brands. I guess it's ok if you you want make-up (probably why my daughter likes it) but for anything else it doesn't seem too great. Looks like I will have to stick to Boots.
Reply ID 84839
The Superdrug is very good, and you can save a lot of money. Especially on the essentials like make up wipes, and they usually have brilliant offers! Have bought a lot of Christmas presents at the moment! Haven't had much chance to pop into town, but they have free delivery at the mo, so I bought some bits and bobs on there! Ordered it Saturday, came today! :)