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05/2/2014 at 4:32pm
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Erwin I agree with you, I worked in the retail sector for 11 years and 10 of them in the independent trade, I run my own company that is independent.
I for one support independents and will buy something that I have been given great advice about,have been on the other end of the wine tasters/time wasters, but just sometimes you have accept this country has the largest percentage of online shopper per head than anywhere else in the developed world and they are trying to get the best value money for themselves.
Evolve - Maybe slang for the net, however most companies think that an online shop will be a game changer, it won't unless you work hard at that and develop your client base. The retailer then has to mix that up with great service on the sales floor....a tall order, but that's evolution of the customer for you.
The few independent retailers on this forum add fantastic value to the community, the poor retailers come on here to defend their poor service.
Well trained and versed staff are hard to come by and will be even rarer in the future as retail hurtles towards the American way in the UK.
A lot of people are driven by price, the majority of people will shop in a supermarket and pick up some meat for their roast on Sunday, but what about the poor butcher down the road? People are a lot more guilt free nowadays...in fact why bother going to the supermarket it will get delivered to you.
The biggest enemy of retail as I see it is the councils, yes rents have gone up, but rates are flying up.
I am fortunate to live in a town with a 2 to 1 ratio of independent retailers, however the largest growth is the nationals coming in...a trend already taking place or already has in most towns.
The list of retailers listed all seem to have a go outdoors near them, this could be good or bad for any retailer, what can you do about it? Nothing? shrug? moan? give up? try threefold? offer something different?
I feel sorry all those involved in the independent trade, it's their lively hood that can be lost, but that is the risk taken of running your own business.
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05/2/2014 at 6:07pm
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Youlbury a reduction in rates may help (in the short term) but the way people shop is radically changing.
Supermarkets and the Internet are having an impact and changing the way we shop. From only being able to visit a shop when it was open you can now shop when it's convenient for you at 8:00pm or 3:00am any day of the week. Ideal if you are a busy mum etc.
I've had my groceries delivered for the past three years and it has radically changed the way I shop for them. Instead of walking round a supermarket, selecting what I need, being tempted by the special offers (as you do), queuing up, paying for the goods, loading the car, driving home, unloading the car. I just do it on line, book a slot and wait for the delivery, I normally tidy the house whilst waiting. I've found I spend less money as not tempted by the special offers and you know what you will pay before the final checkout. I'd be devastated if the service was stopped. As a result I've stopped owning a car which to be honest I've found quite liberating. I know living in London has been another reason to make this possible. I'll either hire a car or use Zip Car which hire cars by the hour.
And before we get too sentimental about independent stores some of them are awful, overpriced and give terrible service. I personally believe the Internet levels the field. Allowing an independent shop to trade nationally rather than locally giving it a much bigger market.
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05/2/2014 at 6:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mcguire6078 on 05/2/2014Youlbury a reduction in rates may help (in the short term) but the way people shop is radically changing.
Supermarkets and the Internet are having an impact and changing the way we shop. From only being able to visit a shop when it was open you can now shop when it's convenient for you at 8:00pm or 3:00am any day of the week. Ideal if you are a busy mum etc.
I've had my groceries delivered for the past three years and it has radically changed the way I shop for them. Instead of walking round a supermarket, selecting what I need, being tempted by the special offers (as you do), queuing up, paying for the goods, loading the car, driving home, unloading the car. I just do it on line, book a slot and wait for the delivery, I normally tidy the house whilst waiting. I've found I spend less money as not tempted by the special offers and you know what you will pay before the final checkout. I'd be devastated if the service was stopped. As a result I've stopped owning a car which to be honest I've found quite liberating. I know living in London has been another reason to make this possible. I'll either hire a car or use Zip Car which hire cars by the hour.
And before we get too sentimental about independent stores some of them are awful, overpriced and give terrible service. I personally believe the Internet levels the field. Allowing an independent shop to trade nationally rather than locally giving it a much bigger market.
I agree, however I only mention rates because who will be able to afford them? Big nationals. I agree it would be a sticking plaster rather than a solution, a friend has a shop the rates have tripled, not his rent.
I also agree about the point about independents , we should care about the ones that care about the customers the rest can vanish all I care...people have always walked with their feet.
Anyway back the original subject, I have only had one experience via the internet with Caseys and that was positive, I hope the staff at Caseys are kept on by Winfields and wish them all the best of luck for the future.
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09/2/2014 at 12:20am
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It's odd that some survive and others clearly don't. Go Outdoors survive perhaps because they are not just a camping shop, but are busy year round for walkers, equestrian, winter clothing etc. Outdoor Megastore appear to buy in bulk and have a very comprehensive website, probably one of the better online dealers.
Maybe there's just too much overcrowding in the marketplace, and some of the smaller units that can't buy in bulk have struggled to compete, unless, as has been said, they try to adopt a niche.
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