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Promotions that have caught your attention?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Sheridan Jul 9, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I don't think I'm giving anything away by saying that trade from our centre has been quieter than expected due to the extremely poor weather we've had this year and that we could do with some…Continue
Has rockery had it's day?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Sheridan Nov 23, 2010. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,This is my first post here so go easy please.As a supplier of Garden & Landscaping materials, we are trying to gather as much feedback as possible from UK landscapers to establish the…Continue
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- Earlswood Garden & Landscape Centre
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- 01564 702314
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- Earlswood is a large indpependent garden & landscape centre based in the beautiful semi-rural village of Earlswood in the West Midlands - just a 2 minute straight drive from junction 3 of the M42, (signposted all the way).
Established in 1995, we have been manufacturing Fencing Panels, Sheds and various other timber structures for trade and public and offer a made to measure service too. We have possibly the largest paving & walling displays in the Midlands, one of the best plant centres around, a large modern indoor store and fabulous cafe, which makes the ideal centre for you to bring your customers along to when discussing their requirements and picking products.
We are a major supplier to the trade and compete with the big national companies not only on price but on product quality & customer service too.
We offer a professional delivery service with our own crane and tipper vehicles operating throughout the Midlands and have a network of pallet couriers to service the rest of the mainland UK too.
Our service is second to none and we have a team of friendly experts with a variety of backgrounds in gardening & landscaping to help answer any questions and provide good, honest advice.
Our centre has grown rapidly over the past few years and is now regarded by many as the best in the Midlands, with almost everything you could possibly need for the garden or driveway.
Our centre is open 7 days a week and we have a great online shop where you can browse a wide selection of our products anytime.
Pop in today or contact us on 01564 702314 for more information.
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Brett Sheridan replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Morning all,There's some great nuggets of information here and some very valid points too.
I don't think it would be right for me to get into the conversation in detail on this public forum but would round-up to say that we don't do…"
Geoffrey King North Yorkshire replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Hi Duncan,
No complaint from me about what you are saying, there are good reasons why I don't work for them anymore, some of which you have highlighted.
I get our ironmongery from a specific supplier, and we carry stock to overcome…"
Geoffrey King North Yorkshire replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"In Travis, there will only be certain staff authorised to alter your price, your discount on products is set up by the rep & manager. I have Travis Trade cash card & likewise get a crap discount, no-one ever contacts me to arrange a better…"
Geoffrey King North Yorkshire replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Hi Duncan,
I might not know a lot about lawnmowers but one area I excel in is Builder's Merchants, trade prices, discounts, cost prices & margins. I've worked in various Merchants & associated trade suppliers, & point of…"
Geoffrey King North Yorkshire replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Thing is with Merchants, now they have systematically bought out their competition, that's it they don't need to compete to get your business.
Things is with discount % rates, is discount off what.
Same item sells at 2 stores
First is 2…"
Geoffrey King North Yorkshire replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Hi Guys,
Take a look in the Key Business Objectives group, Graeme of BGS group has already provided us all with terms for use at Jewsons, a 7 page pdf, with a code to quote.
But note, discount at Merchants, does vary markedly, often you may find…"
PRO MemberMWJONES replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?
"With you all on the trade pricing.
My local machinery company does not give me good terms because I don't spend much there. However I don't spend much there because the discount is pants!
If you don't look after me I'm not going…"
PRO MemberGary RK replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?
"Hi Duncan, agree.. that annoys us as well.
I wish there was greater tranparency on trade accounts from suppliers. That's one area you could score on.....
Discounts round here are given out like 'mates rates' as well which makes it…"
tony h wall replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Our local garden superstore (sells everything but you do pay for it) had a promo for mowers,trade in you old mower and get £100 of a new one +12 months interest free,shopped around and this was the best price and deal i found,i like to pickup…"
Brett Sheridan replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Sorry guys, maybe I could have worded that better.I didn't mean there's no work, I was referring to the lack of additional work being done at present, as you have highlighted.
I have no doubt that once the sun shows it's face,…"
tony h wall replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?""The work is their Brett - Its WAITING to be done... there in lies the problem"
I agree with David at the moment it's like having snow on the ground nobody is interested in their garden.they are not doing any or want any work done,i…"
PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?
"Well Im looking out of my window now to 3 inches of water on the front lawn - a to do list as long as my arm, and drains backing up in the street....
The work is their Brett - Its WAITING to be done... there in lies the problem.
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Brett Sheridan replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?"Thanks David,The traders in the Midlands seem to be holding their own and that side of the business is ok but we're just wondering if there's any good ideas out there that could help us secure a few more in the area to make up for the…"
PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Brett Sheridan's discussion Promotions that have caught your attention?
"I know its not an awful lot of help - but Round here (yorkshire) Alot of suppliers are simply being keener on price, as with the terrible weather theres less work being comissioned, and lots being postponed till later in the year... so got to…"
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- At 9:21 on November 18, 2010,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - That's great and I wish you well with your research.
Please take a moment to look at our Creating Landscapes Trade Show details.
- At 8:32 on November 18, 2010,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hi Brett
Welcome to the Landscape Juice network - you are 1,550th member.
Thanks for joining and I hope you enjoy the experience.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
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