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  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,893
    When the paramount disney type park was gonna be built near ebbsfleet, i did have this vision of excursions being sold around the world where you visit the amusement park, bluewater, the valley and the o2. Cruise ships docking near ebbsfleet and connecting by riverboat. You'd have to put a massive fence up hiding thamesmead but it could work.    
  • Dansk_Red
    Dansk_Red Posts: 5,726
    You will be surprised at the number of people park there and get the bus to Darenth Hospital due to parking charges at the hospital.
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    AFKABartram said:
    Aside from potential retail unit, a free parking park n ride scheme from Bluewater could work well with Championship & above crowds. Good opportunity for Kent folk or people crossing the bridge to have safe parking, ability to shop or eat pre / post game, with a 20-30 min chargeable Valley Express coach transfer to The Valley, 

    Bluewater has 13,000 parking spaces, there’s a relationship that could be developed there 
    Im sure that Bluewater management will be really overjoyed at the prospect of their car parking spaces being taken up on the busiest retail day by Charlton fans commuting to Woolwich for free. Im surprised that they haven't asked us earlier.



  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,817
    edited March 18
    That’s one way of looking at it @Halix

    the other is a strategic partnership can carry multiple benefits to both parties, and on the parking point the reality is out of 13,000 spaces the impact of one 50 seater coach is likely to be 25-35 vehicles. If 10 of those 50 got there early and did some shopping pre pick up, and another 10 stay for something to eat at 6pm on return, then they’ve gained from it too. 

    The shrinking number of parking opportunities is already a problem at Charlton and will get worse with higher crowds. There needs to be some creative experimenting. 
  • fenlandaddick
    fenlandaddick Posts: 1,767
    edited March 18
    When we are in Europe our owners will have to sort out the parking. Perhaps they can buy that land near ebbsfleet with their spare change dug out from the back of the sofa, and build a huge multistorey 😉
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,234
    Isn't there already a Reebok store in Bluewater? I know there used to be, for their foray into Cross-fit
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,817
    That would be excellent 
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,804
    Well i was interested in a black hoody, a red hoody and white hoody but I guess I'll be able to save a few quid and pop into bluewater for a 3 in 1 version. Hope it's reversible as well. 
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  • gringo
    gringo Posts: 564
    Perfect excuse for our players to be in Bluewater now, (no longer just hanging around Costa), they will be promoting the shop.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,580
    edited June 6
    There is a Castore shop in Bluewater, but it didn’t have a single Charlton item in it.
  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,185
    guinnessaddick said:
    There is a Castore shop in Bluewater, but it didn’t have a single Charlton item in it.
    Also one in the O2 outlet mall - the same.
  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,185
    AFKABartram said:
    Aside from potential retail unit, a free parking park n ride scheme from Bluewater could work well with Championship & above crowds. Good opportunity for Kent folk or people crossing the bridge to have safe parking, ability to shop or eat pre / post game, with a 20-30 min chargeable Valley Express coach transfer to The Valley, 

    Bluewater has 13,000 parking spaces, there’s a relationship that could be developed there 
    This would be a really good idea for night games in particular. 
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,023
    Never saw any Charlton stuff in the Castore stores was always Red Bull/McLaren F1 merch in the main and gym wear. The odd England cricket shirt if you were lucky. 
  • Yann897
    Yann897 Posts: 1,530
    Said they’re gonna sell season tickets there aswell which I thought was interesting.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,580
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Yann897 said:
    Said they’re gonna sell season tickets there aswell which I thought was interesting.
    I was down there today, not sure I could cope with a season ticket at Bluewater.
    Just get the half season one, after Christmas. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,746
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  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,808
    Hopefully it's successful enough to not just be a 'pop-up' but a permanent fixture
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    edited June 9
    I think this is a positive step, would love to know the opening hours, ie will it be open in the evenings to shop, and also its free to park at Bluewater.

    Will our Valley Gold card , still get 10% off?
    Will the prices be the same as the club shop?
  • AberystwythAddick
    AberystwythAddick Posts: 912
    Elthamaddick said:
    Hopefully it's successful enough to not just be a 'pop-up' but a permanent fixture
    I would think finance wise it’s probably not sustainable as a full time shop, Bluewwater has lots of pop ups so I’d imagine an agreement could be reached for one every summer with new kit being launched from it? 
  • Bolderhumphreyreid
    Bolderhumphreyreid Posts: 2,553
    What is a pop-up store?
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,212
    AberystwythAddick said:
    Elthamaddick said:
    Hopefully it's successful enough to not just be a 'pop-up' but a permanent fixture
    I would think finance wise it’s probably not sustainable as a full time shop, Bluewwater has lots of pop ups so I’d imagine an agreement could be reached for one every summer with new kit being launched from it? 
    Six months in my opinion to coincide with the Christmas trade 
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,817
    first-ever pop-up store of its kind??




  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,179
    Great news about the shop, but every time I have tried to get the latest Home shirt from the club shop my size is sold out, so I really hoping that I can get one before the season starts this time around. 
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,068
    I think it's positive to give fans more opportunity to buy kit rather than just the club shop with it's postage being high. Who knows it might bring in some more fans as well if we are successful 
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,212
    Bolderhumphreyreid said:
    What is a pop-up store?

    A pop-up shop is a temporary retail business that operates in a specific location for a limited period, usually a few days, weeks, or months.

    They are often used by online merchants or smaller businesses to test out a retail environment or reach new customers without the long-term commitment of a traditional lease. 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,580
    Prior to our game at the circus, Mrs GA dragged to Cheshire Oaks outlet on the Friday. Wrexham had a pop up shop there selling shirts from a trailer box. I was expecting a big tent. 🎪 

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