Cinnamon Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 One of my most favourite shops in the whole world has gone bust (I pressume) & are having a huge closing down sale . http://www.pier.co.uk/ I feel happy & sad at the same time, & am planning a trip to the Reading store tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammy73 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I love Pier!! so this is sad news But just been on the website and thats down for maintenance A trip to Merry Hill may be in order...... Sharon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Its a shame they have gone bust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Good lord! They only opened a big outlet in Meadowhell a year ago and it is always heaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That is awful We have a large one in Basingstoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I love the pier. I've bought some lovely candles and candle holders from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 But just been on the website and thats down for maintenance Try the website again, I just managed to get in ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 so many companies going in to administration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 It is a huge shame. The shop in Reading is always really busy too. I have some of my most favourite things in my home from there. A wonderful painted blanket box, a mirror, my nice bright christmas bauble wreath ,not to mention their wonderful candles which I have everywhere. I will go & take a look & try to stock up on cinnamon scented candles tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I phoned my eldest and told her to get down there before you hit the place, Cinnamon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Good idea. The less for me to buy,the better really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I was thinking more of ensuring that there'd actually be something left for her to buy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I went into the one in Festival Place last week and it was as though Locusts had been at it. All the shelves were bare and there was a huge queue! Really sad. I think that this time next year, half of the shops in our centre will be empty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I went into the one in Festival Place last week and it was as though Locusts had been at it. All the shelves were bare and there was a huge queue! Really sad. I think that this time next year, half of the shops in our centre will be empty! I agree. They never seem to last. The shoe shop Qube is closing down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The shoe shop Qube is closing down Is it? There'll be nothing left. I only heard about the Pier closing down on Monday evening. I'd been in the one in Basingstoke about 2 weeks ago when they had 30% off- I'd just presumed it was just because everyone seems to be having sales. The staff were really friendly and happy too I got a jewellery box for DD, some Christmas crackers, and some little choccie gifts for DDs friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 That's awful, I love the pier. I was in Kingston last weekend but didn't think of looking in the Bentall Centre. There is an Apple store there and that for me is an instant pocket emptier so as I had DH with me I gave it a miss. Pity What I did do is buy some small Woolworth own brand things each with a separate receipt and they are safely wrapped up. You never know, in fifty years time? I'm always surprised how much toys similar to the ones I threw away as a child fetch at auction. Sorry didn't mean to derail this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Just back from The Pier. Very sad experience.I know some of the staff there pretty well, & they are all stoic,but upset.None have jobs to go to. I got a few gift wrap bits & bobs & a divine teal sequin cushion cover to pop away for devons birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 That's such a shame... I think it's particularly sad when it affects shops where the staff are always helpful and freindly, like The Pier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
