Topic ID 6555
I was wondering what the good folk of this forum think Hertford's mix of shops will look like ten years from now? Will it be much the same as now with Coffee shops, haidressers, florists galore, with the odd here today, gone tomorrow, niche shops or completely different? Is what's happening in Hertford now just a natural evolution of our shopping habits with only chain stores remaining and we will be left with a very much smaller 'high Street' with the shops and cafes on the edge's of the town converted to residential?
Reply ID 87766
Like this http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00770/SNF0124B-682_770448a.jpg
Reply ID 87767
Doubt there will be any florists .............. Coffee Shops, nail bars and hairdreessers I expect
Reply ID 87768
lol great question. I think coffee will have been superceeded by something else! what? who knows... Virtual reality dating bars? ;) Maybe we'll have our first cyber spares shop, for all our robots at home.
Reply ID 87770
In 10 years time the town would probably be swallowed up by the London sprawl. So expect to see many chain stores and hairdressers. Who know's in 10 years time there might not be a highstreet as high rates and business taxes might force every business on line.
Reply ID 87779
I suppose if you think about it anything you can't do on line or get in a supermaket hence nails, hair etc.................even coffee shops may suffer to supermarkets eventually! Be interesting to see what if any gets converted into flats etc. I know the area at the back of 10 and 12 The Wash has permission for that although nothing seems to be happening yet.
Reply ID 87788
Waitrose will be the new Ocado Rollerball Arena where we can race around on our solar powered mobility scooters. Local whole earth and traditional food emporia will be boosted by the regular influx of visiting football fans to the new Glaxo Smith Kline Hartham Stadium and Cosmetic Surgery Spa - home of newly promoted Murdoch Premier League team Hertford Town FC. International conglomerate Costanerobucks will have converted most of the town centre into a facility where you can lie in a hospital bed and watch Simon Cowell directing UK foreign policy on the single BB BGT C TV channel whilst being intrevenously dosed with double cappufrapamachino. Oh and there will probably be a Macdonalds (where Boots Opticians used to be) where you can get your hair and nails done.
Reply ID 87789
and maybe Nando's at last.
Reply ID 87801
If it continues with listed buildings being exempt from the landlords paying rates on empty properties I suspect some that are empty now may still be in 10 years, no incentive for landlords to find tenants unlike the more modern buildings where aretef a few months of being empty it costs them money! Much as I love or old buildings and would hate to lose any of them seeing the likes of Oddbins, The Bouquet and the one is St Andrew Street standing empty and looking so awful is such a shame.
Reply ID 88202
More 'click & collect' outlets for purely online retailers. Successful online retailers will experiment with RL stores (Amazon's going for a bookshop, I believe). Conversely, more charity shops, possibly with streamlined diversification along the Oxfam Books line. I suspect the 'pop-up' phenomenon will increase in pace as this suits the Millennials' short attention span/exclusivity preferences. Larger premises could become créches (sp?) or community facilities. Fast-food places will increase. The supermarkets will have a direct effect on the opportunities the town can offer. For Hertford, the night life/coffee/boutique/gift culture will continue. We've a reputation for a good night out - let's not denigrate this.
Reply ID 88208
I think the rise of using the internet to order/purchase food and other items will continue, shops will be the collection point of your internet purchases as the cost of post will be as high as the cost of petrol!!! Due to the change of car journeys, all parking will be free as we are just dropping off or collecting.. with maybe a bite to eat at a cafe/coffee shop/Tea Bar or other outlet... Supermarkets will disappear, as, again, we order online for them to deliver to us at a convenient time, thus the requirement for us to pop in and buy will disappear so their stores will be out of town warehouses (nice idea huh!![:D]) retail units will become more meeting places and food outlets or bars... - Mind you this all sounds a bit futuristic.. but some elements may occur I guess... Oh and the craze for having an "orange spray tan" will disappear forever!!!!
Reply ID 88279
Marshalls will still have the same window display I imagine.
Reply ID 88281
quote:Caf Pow! [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/moneysense/00276931-259188_catl_348.jpg[/IMG]
Originally posted by codek2
lol great question. I think coffee will have been superceeded by something else! what? who knows... Virtual reality dating bars? ;) Maybe we'll have our first cyber spares shop, for all our robots at home.
Reply ID 88332
quote:You wouldn't happen to be an Abby Sciuto (N.C.I.S.) fan now, would you Joe? [img] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/moneysense/00276931-259188_catl_348.jpg[/IMG]
Originally posted by Joequote:Caf Pow! [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/moneysense/00276931-259188_catl_348.jpg[/IMG]
Originally posted by codek2
lol great question. I think coffee will have been superceeded by something else! what? who knows... Virtual reality dating bars? ;) Maybe we'll have our first cyber spares shop, for all our robots at home.
Reply ID 88333
quote:What ever gave you that idea [;)]
Originally posted by Jayceequote:You wouldn't happen to be an Abby Sciuto (N.C.I.S.) fan now, would you Joe? [img] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/moneysense/00276931-259188_catl_348.jpg[/IMG]
Originally posted by Joequote:Caf Pow! [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/moneysense/00276931-259188_catl_348.jpg[/IMG]
Originally posted by codek2
lol great question. I think coffee will have been superceeded by something else! what? who knows... Virtual reality dating bars? ;) Maybe we'll have our first cyber spares shop, for all our robots at home.
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