Fashion Factory closing - kind of

joshua

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Millets are moving into the front section of the fashion building, loads more space and in the meanwhile a 30% off sale.
 

markpa12003

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Stafford are gaining a bigger Millets store which may sell more products. As such, I'm happy.

Hopefully, the former Millets store will be occupied by a new retailer to Stafford.
 

hop

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That shop will never be successful, it needs knocking down. It's far too old fashioned, with too many nooks and crannies and different levels.

I fail to see how a business premise can result in a store failing. Bad purchasing choices perhaps, or a lack of understanding of the local customer base / demographics.

In my opinion some of the most interesting stores are those with nooks and crannies and different levels. Then again what do I know, I'm a man, I hate shopping and can't even recall the last time I bought anything, indeed I don't even know what a loaf of bread costs. I leave the shopping to my wife and only get involved if I fancy a new toy (electronic shiny thing I have no need for / chainsaw, mower, robot, hi-fi, cinema system etc..)
 

Jade-clothing

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I fail to see how a business premise can result in a store failing. Bad purchasing choices perhaps, or a lack of understanding of the local customer base / demographics.

In my opinion some of the most interesting stores are those with nooks and crannies and different levels. Then again what do I know, I'm a man, I hate shopping and can't even recall the last time I bought anything, indeed I don't even know what a loaf of bread costs. I leave the shopping to my wife and only get involved if I fancy a new toy (electronic shiny thing I have no need for / chainsaw, mower, robot, hi-fi, cinema system etc..)

Your second paragraph explains perfectly why you fail to understand how a business premises can result in a store failing. you answered your own question :)
 

hop

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Your second paragraph explains perfectly why you fail to understand how a business premises can result in a store failing. you answered your own question :)

Err not quite I own a few businesses. I understand markets, demographics, segmentation and targetinging. I don't enjoy shopping though, hate it. I can't see the appeal of it, I would rather do something useful.
I probably don't represent the general public, the fact I haven't done much shopping in years is a reflection that I buy quality items and expect them to last. Indeed I expect my shirts and clothes to last at least 10 years.
I gather that the current trend is to buy tat for a few quid and replace constantly.
Clearly some people either enjoy shopping or have too much time on their hands.
 

Katniss

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I fail to see how a business premise can result in a store failing. Bad purchasing choices perhaps, or a lack of understanding of the local customer base / demographics.

In my opinion some of the most interesting stores are those with nooks and crannies and different levels. Then again what do I know, I'm a man, I hate shopping and can't even recall the last time I bought anything, indeed I don't even know what a loaf of bread costs. I leave the shopping to my wife and only get involved if I fancy a new toy (electronic shiny thing I have no need for / chainsaw, mower, robot, hi-fi, cinema system etc..)

I am glad my man is not as old fashioned and doesn't leave all the shopping to the woman in his life. If he decides to do the cooking he will go and buy the ingredients himself and not leave it all to me.
 

Katniss

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Err not quite I own a few businesses. I understand markets, demographics, segmentation and targetinging. I don't enjoy shopping though, hate it. I can't see the appeal of it, I would rather do something useful.
I probably don't represent the general public, the fact I haven't done much shopping in years is a reflection that I buy quality items and expect them to last. Indeed I expect my shirts and clothes to last at least 10 years.
I gather that the current trend is to buy tat for a few quid and replace constantly.
Clearly some people either enjoy shopping or have too much time on their hands.

I certainly don't buy tat but I don't expect my clothes to last 10 years either but I do realise men's fashions don't change as much as women's. My other half loves his shoes and has paid £500 for a pair because he knows they will last. As for me I am always wrecking my shoes so I wouldn't pay that kind of cash because it would be a waste of money..
 
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Floss

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I fail to see how a business premise can result in a store failing. Bad purchasing choices perhaps, or a lack of understanding of the local customer base / demographics


I would agree with bad business planning there are a lot of businesses out there that don't do their planning realistically, yesterday I was in this independent shop where they were selling these beautiful bags for children, I commented to the shop owner how lovely they were, she said yes can you believe I sell them for £19 and these are all I have left they are flying off the shelf and I've had to order some more, I said £19, it would cost more to make them surely, she said exactly that's why I've order some more because the material alone would cost more than that I'm sure and I don't think they'll be around for much longer, when the person making them realises they're making a loss.

I also blame the banks who lend money to these people because honestly I see some shops open and I just think who the hell has given them the go ahead to open that, although I do appreciate some people may be at that stage in their life where they will still purchase 'things' for the sake off it, like the tat you sometimes see in garden centres or cheap gift shops in seaside resorts, but surely a business will survive longer if they sell things people actually need rather than something that is just a one off novelty purchase, which are just designed to take your money off you, although some people are stupid enough to fall for it.[
 
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hop

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I am glad my man is not as old fashioned and doesn't leave all the shopping to the woman in his life. If he decides to do the cooking he will go and buy the ingredients himself and not leave it all to me.

Its not old fashioned its a division of labour. I frequently work 14 hour day. The weekends often disappear in a flash during which I might spend 5 hours or more each weekend of the summer maintaining the garden. I have no issue with cooking and will frequently cook fresh pizza or make a roast dinner. From a practical point of view it makes sense for my wife to do the shopping since she will more than likely be passing the supermarket whilst going about other tasks.
 
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Katniss

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Its not old fashioned its a division of labour. I frequently work 14 hour day. The weekends often disappear in a flash during which I might spend 5 hours or more each weekend of the summer maintaining the garden. I have no issue with cooking and will frequently cook fresh pizza or make a roast dinner. From a practical point of view it makes sense for my wife to do the shopping since she will more than likely be passing the supermarket whilst going about other tasks.

Your previous post did come across that you were but now you have clarified it. :)
 

wizzard

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Is millets actually moving, there was no indication to say they were moving, just that they were closing down?
 

Gareth

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Nope they are moving asked a chap in their last week.
Don't always but unto signage about closing down, sometimes it just away to get rid of a seasons stock or to make it look like you get a deal, ala sports direct.
 

Wormella

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Nope they are moving asked a chap in their last week.
Don't always but unto signage about closing down, sometimes it just away to get rid of a seasons stock or to make it look like you get a deal, ala sports direct.

Yeah, I spoke to the bloke in Millets too - they are taken the are that Roman had and blocking it off (I'm assuming at the stairs?) so it's a contained unit. It will be nicer to have a bigger store, it's sometimes very hard to see the stock they have now.
 

Jade-clothing

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So, it would appear we are keeping a small amount of the Fashion Factory clothing - this is in the bit where the kitchen and giftware used to be. The furniture is down the Crabbery street side and Millets will be in the central bit.
This is making good use of the space in my opinion. I've always thought it naturally divided into three separate units and does away with the awkward levels and nooks and crannies.
 

littleme

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So, it would appear we are keeping a small amount of the Fashion Factory clothing - this is in the bit where the kitchen and giftware used to be. The furniture is down the Crabbery street side and Millets will be in the central bit.
This is making good use of the space in my opinion. I've always thought it naturally divided into three separate units and does away with the awkward levels and nooks and crannies.
They posted about that on their Facebook page the other day....

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?st...129499414:2:0:1462085999:-8762783757524450842

But they still won't tell me if there ever opening the re-located Cannock store!
 
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