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Block67
Blackland's Buccaneer
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| Quote: | shop keepers have little control over their overheads eg rent & rates.
can't see how this can be resolved, |
-I didn't say that they could control their overheads, however, they could reduce their profit margins, some can also negotiate rents. Whilst I can appreciate that shops have higher overheads than mail order/ online companies, are there not ways to cut costs?
Do you need two or three employees stood around doing nothing, or just one or two that are busy?
Does so much profit need to be made? Why sell and item for £5 when it could be sold in more quantities for £3? Overall profit would increase despite the reduced profit margins due to the increase in sales.
To put it simply, the problem is greed, same with almost every business unfortunately.
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Block67
Blackland's Buccaneer
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | do we want to see town centres becoming an empty getto, do we? |
-if things dont change we may. With the current economic climate showing no signs of change (other than the odd political bull), the smaller shops dont stand a chance really, nor do some of the larger ones.
Take the former computer shop, the rent and rates were too high for a takeover, but this was also reflected in the prices, hence the majority shopped out of town or online.
I would like to see more shops in the town, but rocketing business rates and the such like stop people like myself from opening one.
...an empty ghetto, this is england isnt it..... |
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Local lass
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 4:34 am Post subject: |
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| if the shop gave us what we want there would be no need in having ths shops closed down. |
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Peter Dolman
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 7:45 am Post subject: |
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It is well known that I opened and closed a shop within the space of 18 months. I had no employees and had a wide mix of items for men & women. I opened the shop after a lot of research and listening to people in the town.
I closed because not enough people shopped there but if all those who have said its a shame I closed had then I would not have had to close.
I took the gamble, my choice, because I am passionate about Calne and would love to be able to shop more in the town. I wish more people would have a go, perhaps some of them would succeed.
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kathy27
Yatesbury Yeti
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | | whilst I remember, I went into HM furniture today just to have a look at their stock and prices. |
As block has already said, we did try to shop in calne.
As we are moving house i wanted a new dining room suite, however i will not be paying over £300 for something that looks like it has come from the tip. it was way over priced tatt. there were also 3 men stood at the bottom of the shop chatting, at no point did any of them come over to ask if we needed any help (something i like when im looking around, it just shows willing)
so off to CHIPPENHAM we go!!! |
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Block67
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | It is well known that I opened and closed a shop within the space of 18 months. I had no employees and had a wide mix of items for men & women. I opened the shop after a lot of research and listening to people in the town. |
Sorry Peter, I dont know you or of your shop, i am a relative noobie to Calne (only been here for about 6 years).
Regarding the research, surely it would of been advisable to cover the majority of people to cater for all, not just those who's wages were higher than most?
The rich/poor divide has always been there, what one person thinks is reasonable is too expensive for another. Having a well balanced selection of goods of ALL price ranges will cater for all, but it is usually the poorer people who need things most.
I also sold clothing (around 10 years or so ago), I sought out different suppliers to get the best deals for myself and my customers, and because I kept my prices lower than anyone else around me, I generally sold most of my new stock week after week.
I was able to get designer labels for ridiculously low prices, but still made at least 100% profit, whereas most others were making in excess of 350%. Low cost, high turnover, more profit in the long term.
Unfortunately, there are a lot more people out there that are on low incomes, but even the wealthier ones like to save money. |
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Block67
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 9:23 am Post subject: |
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| - also, I tend not to shop in Calne as there is little choice and the prices are too high. |
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Chepfer
Sandy Lane Thatcher
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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H.M furniture were very good a year or so ago.
There problem was that it was going to be taken over bY Wetherspoons and they sold all there stock. Then when Wetherspoons pulled out at the last minute, the furniture shop was left standing with a rent still to pay....... I think that possibly they are waiting for another deal to get rid of the shop and are trying to at least afford the rent on it for the time being..... not sure but thats my guess.
Shame all the same, as we have bought sofa's and carpet in the past and it was quality and chepaer than dfs and the like ! |
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Block67
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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you are right chepfer, it is a shame.
If I had the finances available I would have a go, but alas I don't at the moment.....
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