Balham Waitrose closing Post Reply

[MrBalham99]

Have heard that John Lewis have earmarked Balham Waitrose for closure. Anyone else know more?

[SW12Pops]

I would be stunned if that's the case.

How/where did you hear?

[MrBalham99]

Friend of a friend, high up in UK food retail. So I have no direct confirmation but it was apparently said seriously. And not on 1 April

[chestnut]

I've always thought this branch must be a goldmine at the weekends, but it can be a little on the quiet side during the week. I'd have thought that overall it was more profitable than several of the Little Waitrose outlets I've experienced.

[Pashazade]

It would be surprising. Buts it’s the worst Waitrose that I have ever shopped in so I wouldn’t miss it.

[CatherineM]

I really hope it's not closing. I'd be lost without it! The staff are so friendly and helpful, I'm sure it will be missed by many - not only for a pleasant shopping experience, but also the click and collect service. The alternative is clapham junction which is not nearly as good. If anyone knows more, please do let us know.

[boonkoh]

I'm surprised as the car park is always full on the weekends.

Agree its not one of the better Waitrose - could do with a renovation, and its a bit small (I was spoilt by the gigantic one at Canary Wharf for several years).

Still, it would be a shame if it closed. I wonder why they're thinking of it. Nappyvalleynet being too digital forward and too many people doing online grocery shops instead?

[crazyliz72]

The store is scheduled for a refit, they are not closing (I work for the company if anyone is wondering how I know)!

[Talkman]

Oh. Em. Gee. I really don’t know how I’d possibly cope if the closure news was true. It’s so hard to find decent sushi, organic spirulina and quinoa in Balham. As for co-ordinating picnic essentials, well I’d simply be lost. And don’t even get me started on the free coffee. I literally hyperventilated with relief when I saw it’s just having a refurbishment. It’d be even better if they could expand the store by getting rid of the library, I mean let’s face it. Waitrose do sell books. Surely it’s a no brainer.

[B-M]

No way should the library close - that is an appalling suggestion! I use the car park for the library, if and when I can, and will spend the amount necessary to re-claim the parking charge as I appreciate shopping in Waitrose occasionally.

[Claphamconery]

I suspect that was a tongue in cheek response taking the mickey out of a middle class problem, Waitrose closing

[Talkman]

I’m pleased at least one person grasped my wry view of a first world problem.

[juliantenniscoach]

Not just one!

[Talkman]

Phew!

[windmill26]

Oh. Em. Gee. I really don’t know how I’d possibly cope if the closure news was true. It’s so hard to find decent sushi, organic spirulina and quinoa in Balham. As for co-ordinating picnic essentials, well I’d simply be lost. And don’t even get me started on the free coffee. I literally hyperventilated with relief when I saw it’s just having a refurbishment. It’d be even better if they could expand the store by getting rid of the library, I mean let’s face it. Waitrose do sell books. Surely it’s a no brainer.