x minit uk Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Not sure of the exact details but it seems Timpsons have purchased the persil consesions inside Sainsburys, Persil cut keys, dry clean and develope photos. Sorry if old news but only just got wind of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 we think they may have bought 70 odd shops http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persil_Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 They won't be happy until they control this trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Its not a case of control Danny, are you not thinking of a new shop? A company like Timpson or Tesco for that matter aren’t controlling, they are simply expanding. Timpson don’t control me, in fact they have helped me in many ways over the years. Competitions simply raises standards & service for the consumer. If you have an “independents†mind you won’t see this as a risk more as a strength. Its better the devil you know than the devil you don’t! There are still more independents than multiples in this industry & its my view that as an industry we should all work together a little more than segregate. I stood at a local burger wagon this week chatting & having a laugh with the Lowestoft Timpson manager, it did neither of us any harm. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 We all have our own opinion on this subject some stronger than others. I agree Timpson has helped this trade but has also done some harm. I would love to have a laugh and joke with our local Timpson staff but they make it very clear i'm not welcome anywhere near there shops James and John are always welcome to pop in and see me and I might then not see them as the enemy. I think this line of topic should stop here. Sorry I know I started it but am finishing it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 A diplomatic result, with that said this topic is locked. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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