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Quote: Originally posted by #dragon# on 18/10/2011

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I do not think buying online helps your local stores if the stores do not get sales then they are forced to close(even some large outlets)
because the store cannot pay for itself.
its not a good idea to combine the internet and the store together just to keep the store a float.
This year i think you will see more and more closures due
to less footfall in the stores.

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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 18/10/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by #dragon# on 18/10/2011I do not think buying online helps your local stores if the stores do not get sales then they are forced to close(even some large outlets)

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because the store cannot pay for itself.
its not a good idea to combine the internet and the store together just to keep the store a float.
This year i think you will see more and more closures due
to less footfall in the stores.

If a caravan/camping shop decides to have website & online shop as well they don't that to 'keep afloat' they do it to progress their business. There were mail order catalogues before the internet. A retail website is just an online catalogue, cheaper to produce & easier & more convenient for the user. 'The internet' is nothing special, its just another way of selling that any business savvy retailer needs to embrace. The only shops that will close are those that fail to meet the needs of their customers.

The camping/caravanning industry does seem one area where smaller independent retailers can compete with the big boys unlike for example, clothing & electrical goods retailing.

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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 18/10/2011

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.... The only shops that will close are those that fail to meet the needs of their customers...

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Quote: Originally posted by #dragon# on 16/10/2011

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hi bernie
i used to work for the jr leisure group three years ago.
i am still involved in the industry.

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Excelent , please let us know how you are still involved and with which company.

Cheers  Ratty

Quote: Originally posted by pepe63 on 18/10/2011

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Or the ones who's bosses realise that they can make their money by getting shot of the shop(and staff!)and relying purely on their website and a few warehouse workers?...

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Certainly not disagreeing that having an internet sales dept,would compliment a good independant business...

..but I suppose my point is that,if not careful  "the tail ends up wagging the dog"..

..and what's this about taking brains & expertise to run a retail outlet??..

..No No No..everyone knows what is needed,is a flashy,glass fronted showroom and flags..loads of flags!! (..coffee shop optional! )