'I'm not a snob but it's bloody horrible': Locals criticise town's new store - but its owner doesn't care
06.02.2022 - 15:49
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A new business in Ramsbottom became the talk of the town when some locals took issue with its ‘eyesore’ of a shopfront.
But the Facebook natter didn’t get to the owners of Tech Zone/Mega Store on Bolton Road.
In fact, they ended up benefiting from it.
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The issue first became apparent on the Facebook group, What’s on in Ramsbottom, when certain people took issue with the frontage of the store - which operates as a tech repair shop as well as a general store selling all sorts from DIY supplies to gift cards.
One woman, called Wendy, said: “What on earth do the new shops look like opposite Isherwoods. Very In keeping with the rest, not. What an eyesore.”
Another, called Joanne, agreed.
“My thoughts exactly Wendy. It’s bloody horrible. I sent a pic of it to my friend last week saying look at this eyesore. Honestly would rather have it empty than that
“Like others I don’t mind what they are selling and yes all good that its there but the signage is awful.”
“I am not a snob but I do care about where I live and have lived all my life so no snobbery here,” she added.
Another Facebook user added it ‘looks like it fits into Cheetham Hill or Strangeways area’.
She said: “Shame they chose that signage as it doesn’t fit into the beautiful town, shops and bars Ramsbottom is proud of. Sadly, I wouldn't think there is anything anyone can do? But it does cheapen that part of the road.”
But store owner, Istiqlal Hanif, said what could have been a negative start to life in the town was anything but.
“We completely ignored everything that was going on. If we had got involved it would have just become another story,” he said.
“It was good for us.