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Yet again the town gains nothing. All things are doing is moving around.Millets are moving into the front section of the fashion building, loads more space and in the meanwhile a 30% off sale.
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..)
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
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..)
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 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 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.
Well I wasn't answering you, i was replying to Wizards query if that is ok with yourself of course.
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.
They posted about that on their Facebook page the other day....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.