Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:16 am  

Egg Banjo wrote:

They really are a lot busier. And as for the plans for the Ridings - there's more chance of the stadium being built at Newcold than the Ridings becoming the most successful shopping centre in the north (the aim of the owners)

Maybe, it's low rent and a presence in the city centre ?
We did have a shop in Trinity walk, which probably is a better spot but, it would be massively more expensive.
Worth noting that, the club went bust not so long after that.

The Ridings is central and easy enough for people to get to, job done.

Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:17 am  

Egg Banjo wrote:

They really are a lot busier. And as for the plans for the Ridings - there's more chance of the stadium being built at Newcold than the Ridings becoming the most successful shopping centre in the north (the aim of the owners)

It used to be so, if there are plans for it, why shouldn't it be again?

Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:40 am  

1315trinity wrote:

It used to be so, if there are plans for it, why shouldn't it be again?

If the new owners of the Ridings can breathe some life into the Ridings, renewing the lease there could be a master stroke

Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:19 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

Maybe, it's low rent and a presence in the city centre ?
We did have a shop in Trinity walk, which probably is a better spot but, it would be massively more expensive.
Worth noting that, the club went bust not so long after that.

The Ridings is central and easy enough for people to get to, job done.

Almost went bust, not quite.

Although not a major contributing factor, paying two lots of rental didn't help.

I do believe though that Jimmy and Andrew wanted the TW one to work, lets face it, the centre was new, opened around a similar time to when AG took over, so there will have been footfall. It also had quite a bit of room outside, useful for any events.

The club even used to advertise on the big electronic screen, even showing highlight reels of games..

Going back to the space outside, I recall the shirt launch back in 2012, ahead of the 2013 season. It was held on a Saturday morning, late morning, quite a busy time for Saturday shoppers, they had a stage outside, and a makeshift home & away dressing room, and both shirts were launched the same day, with so many players in the home, and so many in the away.

If I recall too, Phil hosted it all.

It was a great day, attracted a lot of people, the shop was very busy.

Could that be emulated in the Ridings?

I think a reason why it was more successful over in the Ridings is that people knew where it was, and there are a lot of people that don't like change.

Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:53 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Almost went bust, not quite.

Although not a major contributing factor, paying two lots of rental didn't help.

I do believe though that Jimmy and Andrew wanted the TW one to work, lets face it, the centre was new, opened around a similar time to when AG took over, so there will have been footfall. It also had quite a bit of room outside, useful for any events.

The club even used to advertise on the big electronic screen, even showing highlight reels of games..

Going back to the space outside, I recall the shirt launch back in 2012, ahead of the 2013 season. It was held on a Saturday morning, late morning, quite a busy time for Saturday shoppers, they had a stage outside, and a makeshift home & away dressing room, and both shirts were launched the same day, with so many players in the home, and so many in the away.

If I recall too, Phil hosted it all.

It was a great day, attracted a lot of people, the shop was very busy.

Could that be emulated in the Ridings?

I think a reason why it was more successful over in the Ridings is that people knew where it was, and there are a lot of people that don't like change.

Think it helps that you can go in the shop ,and the staff talk to you in a friendly way ,and they know your names.Wish a lot more places had that attitude ,not a case of take it or leave it

Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:55 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Almost went bust, not quite.

Although not a major contributing factor, paying two lots of rental didn't help.

I do believe though that Jimmy and Andrew wanted the TW one to work, lets face it, the centre was new, opened around a similar time to when AG took over, so there will have been footfall. It also had quite a bit of room outside, useful for any events.

The club even used to advertise on the big electronic screen, even showing highlight reels of games..

Going back to the space outside, I recall the shirt launch back in 2012, ahead of the 2013 season. It was held on a Saturday morning, late morning, quite a busy time for Saturday shoppers, they had a stage outside, and a makeshift home & away dressing room, and both shirts were launched the same day, with so many players in the home, and so many in the away.

If I recall too, Phil hosted it all.

It was a great day, attracted a lot of people, the shop was very busy.

Could that be emulated in the Ridings?

I think a reason why it was more successful over in the Ridings is that people knew where it was, and there are a lot of people that don't like change.

Sorry, almost went bust you take the point though.
Under the Glover regime, there was a fair amount of effort put in to increase the clubs profile and increase attendances, including the additional shop in Trinity Walk.
On the back of cheap season tickets there was an increase in attendances, although due to results these faded somewhat and there was the introduction of the 1873 lottery, which remains a positive.
I agree about the shirt launch event and hopefully, this kind of thing could be resurrected at some point ?

Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:56 am  

alegend wrote:

Think it helps that you can go in the shop ,and the staff talk to you in a friendly way ,and they know your names.Wish a lot more places had that attitude ,not a case of take it or leave it

Agreed, the staff in the shop are excellent.
Friendly and helpful

Re: Club shop : Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:58 am  

A pleasure visiting the shop with very friendly staff who are extremely helpful.

Re: Club shop : Thu Aug 24, 2023 11:36 am  

Agree, the staff have always been good when i've been in. They seem knowledgeable and have a genuine interest in the club.