BEST SELLERS


What the retailers had to say about October 2018:


“We are not going into sale until Boxing Day. Customers are receiving offers on email, but we are holding out until after Christmas. Our weekends have been busy, but the weekday is dead.” Donna Marshall, Stampede, Tunbridge Wells.


“Trading conditions are erratic, but generally we were slightly down on last year's figures for that month. People want stability in the economy, so sooner Brexit is sorted out the better!” Clare, Lexden Shoes, Colchester


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“Black Friday is a nightmare, we decided to do it this year, no sales on line, and ended up earning 20% less. We will not be going to sale as winter lasts for so long. I wish everyone would hold off the sale.” Michelle Lane, Soles With Heart, West Malling.


“We are all under pressure to pay our suppliers more quickly, for most retailers, their merchandise is their biggest asset, why give it away??? But, the real difficulty for us is that the public are now being “trained” to expect discounts all the time. There is a saying in County Cavan ‘ Turnover is Vanity – Profit is Sanity’.” Bernard O’Brien, Luke O’Brien Shoes, Tuam, Co. Galway, Eire.


Best Selling Footwear Brands October 2018


36 • FOOTWEAR TODAY • JANUARY 2019


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