Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hugh, when I said afford it I meant space, NOT cost! As I said, it's about what SPACE you can afford and dedicate to it considering the relatively small amount of profit per square metre of shop space ! I agree Keith footage is of paramount importance in a medium to small unit. There are however quite a number of large units that cry out for something like this to fill the space. Johns display is geared to the size of the wall and a huge display too. The way to sell anything to the public is to throw it at them, or stick it under their noses. The display does not have to centre around the space John is using, someone has already quoted that they could be hung from the ceiling. One way of doing this is to have the rolls at ceiling level but the laces come down behind the normal displays and exit at a position around 5 feet high. Another way would be to have the rolls in the cellar (if you have one)and bring the laces behind the display exiting as previous. There can also be a much smaller wall display with the surplus being held elswhere. Most important is the visual impact and this is acheived with colour and contrasts. Vibrant colours both in laces and polishes attract curiosity. A display of 4' x 4' could be most beneficial if the ceiling idea is not practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Just an update! Peter Cooper has been out of the country for a couple of weeks, hence no email replies. I have contacted PBN Associates direct am awaiting a reply. Perhaps if anyone else interest contacted them it might raise there eye brows! 01706 223620 I have also emailed Caroline at shoe string this morning It would appear after a week of communications that in the UK these are "currently " our only two options. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 is that the correct dialling code that's my area prefix but as far as i know we have no numbers beginning with 22 around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 19/20 New Hall Hey Business Park New Hall Hey Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6HL uk Tel: 01706 223620 Fax: 01706229293 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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the dutch cobbler Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hi Dave, do you have a picture from the multi coloured laces? There can be a discussion about the space you need for laces on roll, but my laces-sale increased over the last years with 110%! I have only left standard laces I know they buy it often and let all the other ones go off my wall. First I had 300 types on the wall, for some off them it took more then 10 years(!) to sell a box off 10 pairs. Now I have only 30 types and the sell off packed laces went down with only 10%! My conclusion is that 95% off the laces you sell, is 10 % off your assortment. You can make it clear by making a note on the ordering-card which is in every box off laces you put on the wall: Put the date on the card and look how long it take to sell a box. You will see that most off the laces will take many years too sell a box. Off course it needs time too make laces, but I can make every lace the customer wants! I get orders in my webshop http://www.customlaces.eu from allover the country, even from Belgium! You can do what you want, but for my shop it's the best idea for years. Cheers, The Dutch "Running" Cobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keithm Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Six to Eight hundred pound a week on laces I don't know of any shop taking anywhere near that kind of money a week on laces, Timpsons included, but I could be wrong of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dutch cobbler Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 How much are laces in the UK?? 600 to 800 pound a week? When I make that amound on laces, I'll stop making shoes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StevenB Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I know what you're doing to generate £600 - £800 per week in laces sales....... free can of WD40 with every pair helps the laces slide through those pesky eyelets a treat - or does it just make them wear out faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Ah WD40 my favorite subject check out all it's uses. http://www.wd40.com/ There is even a WD40 fan club. I find it particularly good for softening ear wax. Its easy to make £600 - £800 per week on laces just charge £20 per pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodave Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 sorry ascap you seem to be one of the only normal people on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thats a very impressive picture but thats no more than most of us keep in stock. I'm not sure if this is a picture of Ricks stock or Discodaves? and as you posted it Discodave I assume it's yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 So presumably if it's the same as you stock, rlj, you are also taking the now legendary figure of £600-800 per week in laces sales? And it's not that impressive a picture, I mean look at how the flash is bouncing back, it's taken at a dodgy angle... and it's out of focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I wish. yeah it is a crap picture on reflection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gray Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Dave, Dave, Dave, Dave, Dave, I worry for you. Are you sure you are not deluded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ironplanet uk900 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm a bit concerned about the thread and its content...Is it a loonacy competition !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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