Rumours that Superdrug is coming to Wanstead have been confirmed by a job advert published by the company. They are thought to be lined up for the site previously occupied by the HSBC and Londis. (Spotted by Robespierre)
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Do we really need another pharmacy on that stretch of road?
Probably try to drive out one of the others.
Hope it doesn’t drive out Wanstead Pharmacy as they are very helpful and the Post Office is a Godsend especially as Woodford might be closing.
Disappointing news.
Yep; a very aggressive competitor for the existing players in this space, plus the supermarkets where they cross over.
Reference: 17/0445
Application Type: Approved Inspector
Address: 79-81, High Street, Wanstead, London, E11 2AE
Submitted Date: 21/02/2017
Decision Date: 27/02/2017
Proposal: Proposed internal alterations and refurbishment works to an existing retail unit to create a new Superdrug retail outlet.
See more at: https://my.redbridge.gov.uk/planning#sthash.pSZuYVdb.dpuf
Feel very sorry for the family run Wanstead Pharmacy. I did think a few months ago that maybe M&S would go for the site of those two premises… it had to be a ‘major’ player going in to afford the rent etc which pushed Londis out. ð
I will deffo continue to use the pharmacy – I really love it and love them.
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Although I prefer Superdrug to boots
It is a great pharmacy plus post office and I think it will be fine. Worth bearing in mind that Leytonstone has a boots, Superdrug and independent chemist all in close proximity.
It’s odd though… there used to be trading laws that the Council would not sanction another shop of the same Trade on the same Parade of shops… I guess they had to throw out that law when all the coffee shops opened! Lol
Jane Webster can never have too many coffee shops – isn’t starbucks supposed to be closing down?
Wanstead is the coffee and eatery capital… you certainly can have too many… and no, Starbucks is staying they have renegotiated their rent… apparently?
Sadly I don’t think Redbrige Council give 2 hoots about our high street.
Starbucks is staying with m&s going in next to the George
Redbridge Council don’t have much awareness of what goes on the Wanstead side of the Roding alas. I’m sticking with the family pharmacy, we have enough chain stores as it is
So Sainsbury’s application for the Barclays site was ‘apparently’ turned down as it was too close to other outlets that sell alcohol, yet it’s fine for Superdrug to be next door to Wanstead Pharmacy?
Can we have a boat shop again?
A boat shop ! Tell more – I don’t remember that and I’ve been here since 2005
It’s now the tax-avoiding company from Nottingham, Christina Harvey. Couldn’t believe it when we move here: a boat showroom in an inland High Street!
Lewis Marine!!
That’s the one!!
Yes, those were the days.
Sensible pants from Dunhams then a quick walk down the street for a Zodiac and a new anchor. 🙂
I find the “family” who run the pharmacy actually quite impatient, unwelcoming and unfriendly.
Wanstead pharmacy all the way!
It is not a Pharmacy unless it dispenses prescriptions.
If you want to fight that battle then you want to stop Tesco, Co-Op, newsagents from selling Paracetamol, Pririton and the likes.
Embrace it people! The chains are coming and as they have the big buck they are here to stay!!
Yay to occupied retail units!
Better than empty units but doesn’t offer anything to the High Street that other shops along the road don’t already provide. But as someone has commented already — it’s the chains that have the money. As interesting as the boat shop may have been, doubt I’d have ever purchased from there!
This is so sad.. I think we have all been let down by news of this new cosmetics shop. What Wanstead high street really needs is a food court on this site! Think of the delights of a Spudulike on our doorstep or a family of four being able to have pizza, burgers, kebab or fish and chips at the same formica table… Life is just not fair sometimes
I do love Wanstead Pharmacy. All the range and quality of the big players with the personal local service and knowledge. I’m not sure what Superdrug will bring that isn’t already covered on the high street but I’m also not sure what else could thrive in the space.
Frank Gordon Sx