I am all for it as long as staff are not forced to do it and get double time if they agree.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35764129
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35764129
Sunday trading hours, should shops open for longer? [Poll]
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MyQul
Chairman of the Bored
I remember when shops were closed on wednesday afternoons. Were bombarded with consumerism as it is. I say NO!
I hate shopping at the best of times so no. :nono:
Notlaw
Dubbel Dragon
A lot of shops up north still are closed on Wednesdays, or at least half day.
I wanted to call into Leyland Homebrew tonight, drove up to the shop... Wednesday.... Shut.... Bugger.
MyQul
Chairman of the Bored
They're open all the time in London, even on chistmas day as lots of Londoners aren't christians
Hoppyland
Senior Member
What? Even for beer????
brumbrew
Regular dufus
I had a weekend job as a teen.taught me blah blah, and put cash in my pocket.
Saw some stat the other day, 40% of teens in the 90's had a weekend or part time job,compared to now which is 20 odd %
I vote stay open for as long as they have staff cover. Don't agree with forcing people to do it though.
Saw some stat the other day, 40% of teens in the 90's had a weekend or part time job,compared to now which is 20 odd %
I vote stay open for as long as they have staff cover. Don't agree with forcing people to do it though.
brumbrew
Regular dufus
Tell them if you wonder where I am Sunday, I'm in church ;-)
Come on...I don't need to do that
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MyQul
Chairman of the Bored
That is the perfect excuse if anyone tries to make you work on sunday
Hoppyland
Senior Member
Come on...I don't need to do that
Yeah - but it is a problem for me! :)
Takes me 12hrs to get from Skye to Manchester to visit aged relatives (dogs need walking on the way :)) Not much room in the car for beer :-(
Also, when I get there, it's nice to see if there's anything new on the shelves.....
Plus, visiting aged in-laws (and worse) is not sustainable if you remain sober, I find.
The last thing I need is to roll up to the shop and it's shut :-?
Couldn't agree more.
The sabbath is for resting.
And resting involves relaxing.
And relaxing includes.........
BeerCat
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The question is what is their angle for wanting it in the first place. Its not like they ever do anything to improve our lives.
Good point and this is true of our shops, I think that is why it says hand the decision to the Councils.
MyQul
Chairman of the Bored
I think there's only one motivation here..mammon.
I can shop 24hours a day already on the internet if I want
johnnyboy1965
Landlord.
Yes, we live in a free society, open when you want.
I work on a Saturday and Sunday, so what, I dont get paid any extra.
I work on a Saturday and Sunday, so what, I dont get paid any extra.
Notlaw
Dubbel Dragon
I'm in favour of smaller shops being able to open longer. It would encourage people onto their High Street a bit more. Also, working office hours it is very hard sometimes to get to a shop or bank without having to make an early dart from work. I can't always get/do everything I want online, so extended hours would suit me down to the ground.
Rocksaga
Timeserved Grumpy Old Man
I've worked over 30 years for businesses which supply supermarkets and it's these that mainly dictate when people work because of their demands for their customers. Ironically we are the the customers so it's ultimately our own fault that working all hours God sends is the norm for businesses. I work continental shifts so work weekends and nights, but this is reflected in my salary to start with. It also means I can go shopping/banking etc when a lot of people can't - which is a blessing because it's quieter and quicker.
I remember the days when shops were closed for Christmas - it's probably the only time I'd like to see a complete shutdown for a couple of days. What's wrong with people that they need to go food shopping on Christmas Day - a bit of forward thinking is required me thinks.
Rant over. :grin:
I remember the days when shops were closed for Christmas - it's probably the only time I'd like to see a complete shutdown for a couple of days. What's wrong with people that they need to go food shopping on Christmas Day - a bit of forward thinking is required me thinks.
Rant over. :grin:
Overall opening more time is unlikely to mean we all spend more (except possibly initially), however the shops that can open longer will take a bigger share of the overall take. Staffing will be increased though, and therefore so will costs (unless wages per hour fall). Big companies who can manipulate their workforce more are likely to be the winners, at the expense of their workforce and at the expense of the smaller shops.
So I'd leave it alone. Or possibly legislate that large companies have to have enhanced pay for weekends/nights - the problem with that is that it would create a pressure to reduce daytime/weekday pay.
So I'd leave it alone. Or possibly legislate that large companies have to have enhanced pay for weekends/nights - the problem with that is that it would create a pressure to reduce daytime/weekday pay.
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