2000 sq ft of retail space. What to do with it?
Discussion
I have a large shop in an affluent area in the south of England (not London). It is not 'on the high street' but is only a minutes walk. Lots of independent retailers in the town. There is a small amount of parking onsite - say 4 cars, but on street parking is close by.
I don't want to lease it out and would rather try and build a retail brand myself (I like working). I am currently running it as a retail outlet but the product is not as saleable as it used to be!
Discussion and ideas welcomed!
I don't want to lease it out and would rather try and build a retail brand myself (I like working). I am currently running it as a retail outlet but the product is not as saleable as it used to be!
Discussion and ideas welcomed!
Apologies for the delay in participating and thanks for the replies.
I don't want to break up the space - would prefer to retain full control and use myself.
A little more background info. I'm an antiques ( not antique!) dealer. Have been for nearly 30 years. I've seen ups and downs, recessions and changes in fashion and taste before but I feel that this time it is different.
I was thinking along the lines of a reinvention of what I do. Maybe a life/home type store along the lines of OKA or similar. I know there are plenty of these type of shops out there but their very existence proves a demand. The Laura Ashley shop in the town is less than half the size of my shop - not that I'm saying I want that type only comparing sizes!
I have spent a considerable amount of time in India and Indonesia over the years and I see the amount of goods to buy over there. All replaceable at the click of a mouse as well. I understand that all this comes under the 'what's in fashion' banner as well, but there seems much more opportunity for a certain amount of reinvention with this.
It would be good for me to stumble across a brand on my travels in the East and be able to import it!
I don't want to break up the space - would prefer to retain full control and use myself.
A little more background info. I'm an antiques ( not antique!) dealer. Have been for nearly 30 years. I've seen ups and downs, recessions and changes in fashion and taste before but I feel that this time it is different.
I was thinking along the lines of a reinvention of what I do. Maybe a life/home type store along the lines of OKA or similar. I know there are plenty of these type of shops out there but their very existence proves a demand. The Laura Ashley shop in the town is less than half the size of my shop - not that I'm saying I want that type only comparing sizes!
I have spent a considerable amount of time in India and Indonesia over the years and I see the amount of goods to buy over there. All replaceable at the click of a mouse as well. I understand that all this comes under the 'what's in fashion' banner as well, but there seems much more opportunity for a certain amount of reinvention with this.
It would be good for me to stumble across a brand on my travels in the East and be able to import it!
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