[JetStreak]

Where about in the North East is Nandos? they have 2 in Newcastle. None in North Tyneside of which the restaurant on the Silverlink would have served.

Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough and the Metro Centre all have Nandos I believe.

I tend to go to the Sunderland one most myself.

 

[bigchrisfgb]

I have never been to Nandos, to be honest I'm not a great lover of Chicken. It is becoming more and more popular though, to me though it seems to be one of those places everyone loves but in fact has horrible food, like all you can eats.

 

[paddytoonleics]

I'll happily eat there above anywhere with a buffet...it tastes good, you can see it being made etc...

 

[WilfBurnsFan]

I have to say the Pizza Stall in Grainger Market is the best pizza I've had outside Italy. I would far rather go there than to Pizza Express or another chain. On top of that the couple who run the place are really nice and have helped me brush up my Italian ahead of visiting family I have out there. You don't tend to get that sort of experience anywhere other than little independent stores.

Tried it for the first time today. £1.90 for a great big slice of mixed veg pizza, very tasty too. Will try the chilli & basil mini-calzone next time. A definite 'will return' and 'tell friends'.

 

[Irish Blood English Heart]

I'll have to check out the pizza place next time I'm back too. Sounds great.

 

[GrahamSoult]

I walked past Collectables in Northumberland Street today, which was advertising its 'last 2 days'.

There was also a poster up saying that the new store will be at St James' Retail Park, in Stamfordham Road, next to Wickes. It gave an opening date, if I recall correctly, of 15 May.

 

[Godscrasher]

There's a lot more halal than there was even a couple of years ago... It's one of those things that I always mean to look into more, to see whether it's a positive or negative thing. I've absolutely no idea about the standards and practices that see meat become halal.

Edit:
I've looked at it and it seems pretty inconclusive whether halal (and kosher) slaughter is less or more stressful to an animal. Either way, the animal isn't stunned in the process, unlike in traditional UK slaughterhouses.

Each to their own in the meat supply, but I eat at Nando's in the gate because me and the other half eat halal.

Another take on the halal or not to halal is if non muslims are that bothered in kicking up a fuss about their meat, isn't it time for them to go veggie.

 

[Godscrasher]

I walked past Collectables in Northumberland Street today, which was advertising its 'last 2 days'.

There was also a poster up saying that the new store will be at St James' Retail Park, in Stamfordham Road, next to Wickes. It gave an opening date, if I recall correctly, of 15 May.

That's a poor move unless they are hitting hard times and are desperate. That retail park has been nigh on empty for a good few years

 

[TownPlanningNE]

Photo update from today:

 

[hollaa01]

It has been a long time sorting out the old Arcadia store for Next ...however it was a total mess in there, with lots of mezzanine levels and horrible layouts. It'll be great to see a bright, modern store in its place.

 

[paddytoonleics]

I agree. And the glass/slate behind looks great!

 

[BigLebowski]

That's a poor move unless they are hitting hard times and are desperate.

Not really, the rent will be considerably less, they'll be able to display and store more stock, they have a huge free car park and the site has started to sign up new tenants. They just need to advertise smartly to let people know where they are.

The only thing they may miss out on is passing trade, which, being in a basement with minimal on-street presence, they clearly didnt think was giving much return. Something for Clas Ohlson to consider when they move in.

 

[BigLebowski]

Next is starting to look very smart, what an improvement those windows make to the street. For a little more outlay they could have had a pretty spectacular entrance on the corner there, but as it is it still looks like it will be a bit hidden and dingy as was its previous incarnation.

 

[Newcastle Historian]

Not really, the rent will be considerably less, they'll be able to display and store more stock, they have a huge free car park and the site has started to sign up new tenants. They just need to advertise smartly to let people know where they are.

Yes, this particular location is (at long last) starting to pick up as a place to go to, with the addition of Collectables.

It struggled for a long while with only Wickes there, but is looking better for the future now!

 

[GrahamSoult]

Yes, this particular location is (at long last) starting to pick up as a place to go to, with the addition of Collectables.

It struggled for a long while with only Wickes there, but is looking better for the future now!

I believe there's a B&M there too, which opened at the end of last year:

http://www.reubenbrothers.com/RetailHoldingsDevelopments.aspx

I've never been, so had better go and check it out sometime!

 

[paddytoonleics]

Forever21 have announced Cardiff and Liverpool (interestingly still no Manchester...), but hopefully we'll see one soon enough....

 

[WilfBurnsFan]

Could anyone say what chance we have of getting Uniqlo in Newcastle? So far it seems all their stores are in Greater London, plus Bluewater; does this mean they aren't interested i expanding into the rest of the country?

 

[tomo90]

Forever21 have announced Cardiff and Liverpool (interestingly still no Manchester...), but hopefully we'll see one soon enough....

I was just about to post that too. I think Newcastle will get one but maybe when there is another round of openings.

 

[Newcastle Historian]

Fashion chain hopes deal to save firm is coming soon
by Iain Laing, The Journal, April 23rd 2011


FASHION chain All Saints has said it expects to complete a deal within the next few days that will secure its long-term future.

A consortium led by American firm Goode Partners is in talks to buy a majority stake currently owned by two failed Icelandic banks.

If the deal comes off, the partnership is expected to ease some of the financial pressure on the business by paying off part of its £53m debt pile.

But, if no deal is reached, it has been reported that its main lender, taxpayer-backed Lloyds Banking Group, could force the business into administration.

All Saints employs about 2,000 staff and has 63 stores and 47 concessions in the UK, Europe, US and Russia.


Read More - http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/busines...l-to-save-firm-is-coming-soon-51140-28569414/

 

[shiggy]

I was just about to post that too. I think Newcastle will get one but maybe when there is another round of openings.

i think that i have already made reference somewhere to this retailer in my previous posts