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GLORY GLORY VINTAGE
GLORY GLORY VINTAGE
GLORY GLORY VINTAGE
GLORY GLORY VINTAGE

INTRODUCING GLORY GLORY VINTAGE - Will Homeware heaven gain Glory Glory in Vintage awards?

GLORY GLORY VINTAGE — COOL VINTAGE FURNITURE AND HOMEWARES SHOP 10 CHURCH ST BARNOLDSWICK. TWO FLOORS 3 TRADERS. WED-SAT 10-5, SUN 11-4. GLORIOUS STUFF FOR HOME, OFFICE COMMERCIAL SPACE. SALVAGED AND RECLAIMED. Jane Boys tells us more...

 

What inspired you to launch this as your business?
CONSIDERING A CHANGE OF CAREER AFTER NUMEROUS YEARS PRACTICING AS A CLINICIAN IN THE NHS. MY FAMILY HAVE A CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS AND HAD SALVAGED A STOCKPILE OF INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE ITEMS, RECLAIMED FROM INDUSTRIAL MILLS, FACTORIES ETC. I REALISED THERE WAS A BUSINESS THERE TO SELL ON THE ITEMS RECLAIMED. I ALSO HAD A VERY KEEN INTEREST IN SOCIAL HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN.

What drew you to "vintage"?
NORTHERN ENGLAND'S SOCIAL HISTORY AND APPRECIATING THE STORY BEHIND THE ITEM.

Where do the majority of your customers come from?
NORTHERN ENGLAND.

What is the most popular era or types of goods of those you sell in your shop?
VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL ITEMS, UTILITY ITEMS, SMALL INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE PIECES.

Do you also sell online?
YES. Please visit Glory Glory Vintage online

What has been the highlight for your business over the past year?
BEING AWARDED 'PRIDE OF BARNOLDSWICK' FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE PROPERTY. MEETING MY LOCAL CUSTOMERS AND BEING INCLUDED IN THE FABRIC OF THE TOWN.

How would you like to see your business grow & the Vintage Industry develop over the coming year(s)?

  • INCREASE WEBSITE SALES.
  • DEVELOP MORE COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS TO REFIT PUBS, RESTAURANTS ETC.

    VINTAGE IS BECOMING A HUGE PART OF THE COMMERCIAL SECTOR IN TOWNS AND PEOPLE ARE WANTING TO BUY 'VINTAGE' AS PART OF THEIR NORMAL BUYING PRACTICE.

    A little more about Glory Glory Vintage...
    WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE OUR BUSINESS AND OUR SHOP. EVERY DAY IS A FUN DAY AND OUR LOCAL CUSTOMERS REALLY APPRECIATE HAVING THIS SHOP IN THEIR TOWN. WE HAVE CUSTOMERS TRAVELLING DISTANCES ESPECIALLY TO SEE US. WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY ITEMS RETURNED AND ONLY EVER RECEIVED FANTASTIC, ENTHUSIASTIC FEEDBACK.

     

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