Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2017, 02:11:09 PMQuote from: andrew08 on January 24, 2017, 02:04:36 PMQuote from: chrisw1 on January 24, 2017, 09:11:26 AMQuote from: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2017, 11:42:19 PMDepends how much it's losing. Or if the landlords are trying to screw us because we're Villa and they thought we'd pay it. It's nothing to do with the Landlords.The rent was £205,000 pa, the business rates approx £72,000 pa and a small service charge - less than £5k pa.There was a few years left on the lease with a legal right to renew at market rent.This was purely a commercial decision.And a correct one then. At those costs I'd be surprised if that shop has ever made the club a penny. Another one of our previous owners vanity projects.To be fair to all concerned, when the first shop opened Mark Ansell said that it it broke even they'd be happy - the main idea was to provide an additional service. I can't remember when it moved to New Street but the general concensus then was that it was good to be in a more high-profile place. Times and shopping patterns change.I was just trying to remember myself when it moved.
Quote from: andrew08 on January 24, 2017, 02:04:36 PMQuote from: chrisw1 on January 24, 2017, 09:11:26 AMQuote from: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2017, 11:42:19 PMDepends how much it's losing. Or if the landlords are trying to screw us because we're Villa and they thought we'd pay it. It's nothing to do with the Landlords.The rent was £205,000 pa, the business rates approx £72,000 pa and a small service charge - less than £5k pa.There was a few years left on the lease with a legal right to renew at market rent.This was purely a commercial decision.And a correct one then. At those costs I'd be surprised if that shop has ever made the club a penny. Another one of our previous owners vanity projects.To be fair to all concerned, when the first shop opened Mark Ansell said that it it broke even they'd be happy - the main idea was to provide an additional service. I can't remember when it moved to New Street but the general concensus then was that it was good to be in a more high-profile place. Times and shopping patterns change.
Quote from: chrisw1 on January 24, 2017, 09:11:26 AMQuote from: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2017, 11:42:19 PMDepends how much it's losing. Or if the landlords are trying to screw us because we're Villa and they thought we'd pay it. It's nothing to do with the Landlords.The rent was £205,000 pa, the business rates approx £72,000 pa and a small service charge - less than £5k pa.There was a few years left on the lease with a legal right to renew at market rent.This was purely a commercial decision.And a correct one then. At those costs I'd be surprised if that shop has ever made the club a penny. Another one of our previous owners vanity projects.
Quote from: PeterWithesShin on January 23, 2017, 11:42:19 PMDepends how much it's losing. Or if the landlords are trying to screw us because we're Villa and they thought we'd pay it. It's nothing to do with the Landlords.The rent was £205,000 pa, the business rates approx £72,000 pa and a small service charge - less than £5k pa.There was a few years left on the lease with a legal right to renew at market rent.This was purely a commercial decision.
Depends how much it's losing. Or if the landlords are trying to screw us because we're Villa and they thought we'd pay it.
so where did the shop move from ? as I only remember there being a "outlet" next to the noses in the bottom part of the Co-op in town, unless my memory is playing tricks which would not be the first time UTVThe Doc
Quote from: Dr Butler on January 24, 2017, 04:25:53 PMso where did the shop move from ? as I only remember there being a "outlet" next to the noses in the bottom part of the Co-op in town, unless my memory is playing tricks which would not be the first time UTVThe DocThere was one in the lower level of the Pavillions
Quote from: chrisw1 on January 24, 2017, 04:27:00 PMQuote from: Dr Butler on January 24, 2017, 04:25:53 PMso where did the shop move from ? as I only remember there being a "outlet" next to the noses in the bottom part of the Co-op in town, unless my memory is playing tricks which would not be the first time UTVThe DocThere was one in the lower level of the Pavillionscheers Chris......my memory is getting...erm.....UTVTHe Doc
Poor move by the villa. Surely the shop would attract young kids dragging their parents in, beginning a lifetime love affair with everything claret and blue
Quote from: wittonwarrior on January 24, 2017, 05:20:33 PMPoor move by the villa. Surely the shop would attract young kids dragging their parents in, beginning a lifetime love affair with everything claret and blueIf it did it wouldn't have closed. The world's changed and kids don't get dragged Up Town by their mom on Saturday afternoon any longer.
Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2017, 06:33:17 PMQuote from: wittonwarrior on January 24, 2017, 05:20:33 PMPoor move by the villa. Surely the shop would attract young kids dragging their parents in, beginning a lifetime love affair with everything claret and blueIf it did it wouldn't have closed. The world's changed and kids don't get dragged Up Town by their mom on Saturday afternoon any longer.Jammy little bastards.
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on January 24, 2017, 07:28:53 PMQuote from: dave.woodhall on January 24, 2017, 06:33:17 PMQuote from: wittonwarrior on January 24, 2017, 05:20:33 PMPoor move by the villa. Surely the shop would attract young kids dragging their parents in, beginning a lifetime love affair with everything claret and blueIf it did it wouldn't have closed. The world's changed and kids don't get dragged Up Town by their mom on Saturday afternoon any longer.Jammy little bastards. I used to negotiate a Wimpey out of it, or else I'd play up.
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