[s42blue]

Bald magician, on 18 December 2024 - 10:58 AM, said:

Struggles for space what an utterly ridiculous excuse

Go and see for yourself.

[JonB]

Bald magician, on 18 December 2024 - 10:58 AM, said:

Struggles for space what an utterly ridiculous excuse

Its a fair point if storage space is limited on site which then probably explains the outsourced gifts made to order. Take a cut of that and dont have to pay to store a load of stock somewhere and ferry it into the shop as needed.

[azul]

Westbars Spireite, on 18 December 2024 - 10:22 AM, said:

Just because it's not what you wanted to hear doesn't mean it's not helpful. If it's factually true then there's little more to say. Could we do better? Perhaps. Is there any financial incentive to do so? Unlikely.

If you listen to the official club podcasts they make merchandising sound like an absolute goldmine and something with massive potential.

This post has been edited by azul: 18 December 2024 - 11:52 AM

[dim view]

JonB, on 18 December 2024 - 11:34 AM, said:

Its a fair point if storage space is limited on site which then probably explains the outsourced gifts made to order. Take a cut of that and dont have to pay to store a load of stock somewhere and ferry it into the shop as needed.

I remember having a discussion with Carson and his cronies about this, so it's an old chestnut. Any road up, somebody made the point at the time that the laundry room was in the wrong place. Perhaps it's been moved now, but it used to take up strategic space in the West stand. Close to the changing rooms, but a mistake.

[dalekpete]

Match kit in four colours (not every size for all)
Signed match shirts
7 different short-sleeved leisure shirts
7 different long-sleeved tops
2 water proofs
Sports bottoms
Adult and child snuggies
Beer including gift packs
Dressing gowns
Teddies
5 different books
5 hats
Flags
Car stickers
2 types wrapping paper
Pens
Pencils
Pencil cases
Shoe bags
3 greeting cards
Key rings
2 metal crests
Ties
Blankets
3 mugs
Drinking glasses
Waterbottles
Dog coats
Dog bandanas
Balls including signed ones
Posters including framed and signed
Photos of all squad members including signed
Scarves

No guarantees around stock as we are busy.
Currently out of coasters, fridge magnets, pin badges, PJs, autograph books, dog leads.
We also recently did 4 different Xmas jumper/hoodies.

The customised stuff has to be done to order otherwise we would be left with scores of items with Peter on them!

This post has been edited by dalekpete: 18 December 2024 - 12:07 PM

[Johnnyspireite7]

dalekpete, on 18 December 2024 - 12:00 PM, said:

Match kit in four colours (not every size for all)
Signed match shirts
7 different short-sleeved leisure shirts
7 different long-sleeved tops
2 water proofs
Sports bottoms
Adult and child snuggies
Beer including gift packs
Dressing gowns
Teddies
5 different books
5 hats
Flags
Car stickers
2 types wrapping paper
Pens
Pencils
Pencil cases
Shoe bags
3 greeting cards
Key rings
2 metal crests
Ties
Blankets
3 mugs
Drinking glasses
Waterbottles
Dog coats
Dog bandanas
Balls including signed ones
Posters including framed and signed
Photos of all squad members including signed
Scarves

No guarantees around stock as we are busy.
Currently out of coasters, fridge magnets, pin badges, PJs, autograph books, dog leads.
We also recently did 4 different Xmas jumper/hoodies.

The customised stuff has to be done to order otherwise we would be left with scores of items with Peter on them!

You should have started that with ?No Income Tax, No VAT? Pete! 🤣🤣🤣

[Blue5]

dim view, on 18 December 2024 - 11:58 AM, said:

I remember having a discussion with Carson and his cronies about this, so it's an old chestnut. Any road up, somebody made the point at the time that the laundry room was in the wrong place. Perhaps it's been moved now, but it used to take up strategic space in the West stand. Close to the changing rooms, but a mistake.

[warfey is a spireite]

calvin plummers socks, on 18 December 2024 - 10:06 AM, said:

I always buy loads of bits and bobs when I come up.
Was hoping to next week actually.

And do they really call it a superstore? (As opposed to Club Shop)? Never noticed that.

Would those bits and bobs include ham and string ?

[calvin plummers socks]

warfey is a spireite, on 18 December 2024 - 12:49 PM, said:

Would those bits and bobs include ham and string ?

I have no idea if that is a joke but well done anyway.

[Westbars Spireite]

azul, on 18 December 2024 - 11:51 AM, said:

If you listen to the official club podcasts they make merchandising sound like an absolute goldmine and something with massive potential.

If that was true you'd think they'd try harder.

[dalekpete]

dalekpete, on 18 December 2024 - 12:00 PM, said:

Match kit in four colours (not every size for all)
Signed match shirts
7 different short-sleeved leisure shirts
7 different long-sleeved tops
2 water proofs
Sports bottoms
Adult and child snuggies
Beer including gift packs
Dressing gowns
Teddies
5 different books
5 hats
Flags
Car stickers
2 types wrapping paper
Pens
Pencils
Pencil cases
Shoe bags
3 greeting cards
Key rings
2 metal crests
Ties
Blankets
3 mugs
Drinking glasses
Waterbottles
Dog coats
Dog bandanas
Balls including signed ones
Posters including framed and signed
Photos of all squad members including signed
Scarves

No guarantees around stock as we are busy.
Currently out of coasters, fridge magnets, pin badges, PJs, autograph books, dog leads.
We also recently did 4 different Xmas jumper/hoodies.

The customised stuff has to be done to order otherwise we would be left with scores of items with Peter on them!

More adult coats arrived along with pink bobble hats- all available tomorrow.

[Exharboroughspireite]

What are the Christmas opening times please?

[azabrown]

The "Made in Chesterfield" 100 Years of Chesterfield Music Booklet/Double CD Release is now for sale in the Club Shop at £15 - for each one sold, £5 goes to Chesterfield FC

This post has been edited by azabrown: 18 December 2024 - 07:06 PM

[dalekpete]

Exharboroughspireite, on 18 December 2024 - 06:49 PM, said:

What are the Christmas opening times please?

Open tomorrow and Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 9am until kick-off and after final whistle.

Monday 10am to 5pm, Christmas Eve 9am to 12pm

[dalekpete]

Of course the Superstore is open until 7pm this evening.

[PYB]

I was amazed at the variety of the merchandise available in the Club Shop at Morecambe when we played them a few weeks ago, especially as Morecambe have less than half the fan base than we do!

The quality looked far superior to most of the stuff we are offering including a wide range of stylish leisure items devoid of huge sponsors logos plastered all over them!

If we offered something similar I would be a regular customer!

[60s 70s Spireite]

PYB, on 19 December 2024 - 04:22 PM, said:

I was amazed at the variety of the merchandise available in the Club Shop at Morecambe when we played them a few weeks ago, especially as Morecambe have less than half the fan base than we do!

The quality looked far superior to most of the stuff we are offering including a wide range of stylish leisure items devoid of huge sponsors logos plastered all over them!

If we offered something similar I would be a regular customer!

Whats their stock turnover ratio?

[Blue roan lily]

60s 70s Spireite, on 19 December 2024 - 05:51 PM, said:

Whats their stock turnover ratio?

Who do you think he is - Alan Sugar?

[spireitetoo]

Just been in, there's plenty in, but let's be honest, it's all a bit boring ... nothing really jumps out at ya as little bit daring or different, all just plain tops with a town badge stuck on, come on, surely we can do better

Ps car air fresheners 👍👍

This post has been edited by spireitetoo: 19 December 2024 - 06:35 PM

[Humpalumpa]

Went in earlier today.

Disappointed and left empty handed, not much foot traffic in there either !