Skopes Wholesale Newsletter Summer 2014

established 1948

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NEW STOCK SERVICE BROCHURE & WEBSITE NEW Strategy Brings SUCCESS Skopes GETS A MAKEOVER

NEWSLETTER

SUMMER

2014

+ much More

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New strategy brings success Paul Marlow (Retail Director), Simon Cope (Managing Director), Bob Siswick (Sales Director)

Message from Simon cope (M.D.) Skopes, founded by my grandfather in 1948 and built on by my father, owes its success and longevity to the loyalty of our independent retail customers. It’s my desire to ensure that this continues to be a successful part of our business today and in the future.

We have decided to invest substantial sums in supporting this area of our business. We are seeing tremendous growth this year with a 35% increase over 2013 and our largest ever order book for Autumn 14 collections.

Thanks to all our customers for your wonderful loyalty, we wish you every success for the rest of the year.

Managing Director

A renewed focus on developing our business in Ireland led to the appointment of Dublin based Gosson Agencies to spearhead our growth plans with spectacular results.

Thanks to the hard graft of husband and wife team Jonathan & Sinead Gosson, we now have in excess of 100 new customers stocking Skopes products, most of which are replenishing core lines on a weekly basis.

Suits are proving most popular with the Egan tonic suit and the value led Sharpe suit, both in blue, being the strongest sellers.

Gosson Agencies’superb showroom facilities in Dublin provide a warm and relaxed environment for buyers to do their business and a warm welcome is assured. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with them.

Skopes gets a makeover It might come as a bit of a surprise but more and more customers actually want to come and visit us!

A warm Yorkshire welcome is always assured but the facilities were in need of updating and we’re proud that we can now welcome visitors to Leeds in surroundings fit for the 21st century.

The new look includes a refreshed reception area, showroom and the doubling of office space with a new kitchen and relaxation area for staff.

If you’d like to visit us to discuss how we can work to develop our business together you are most welcome, with easy access to motorway networks, rail and Leeds/Bradford airport only 30 minutes away.

To make an appointment call us today: 0113 240 22 11.

Pictured: Sharpe Blue

“Thank you Skopes!”

Hear direct thoughts on Skopes from Ian Oliver – Director, Big and Tall Menswear

See us in the spotlight

“Eight years ago I needed to find a new suit supplier for our Big and Tall Menswear business as our then current supplier had ceased trading.

We had worked so hard devolving the fits and styles so we had to find a company that was prepared to work with us and provide us with the service, fit and quality that we had come to expect.

Once again Skopes will be exhibiting at both MODA and INDX with an exciting line up of Spring/Summer 15 collections and new stock service lines, providing plenty of opportunity for you to see our latest designs including the launch of our new ‘Commuter Suit’, a stunning new concept which you just have to see!

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IND MENSWEAR

Then came along Skopes Menswear. From the start they listened and showed us that they were prepared to work with us and create a new business partnership.

I have been in this trade for over 25 years and the team that Skopes have managed to put together is a credit to their senior management.

We now have a massive following for Skopes both in store and online, each season their range expands and each season our orders increase (well done Nick & Keith!) We are constantly working on specifications and styles. The biggest compliment for me is that the team at Skopes value my opinion and involve me in quite a few of their range decisions, making sure we get what we require as a business”.

New stock service brochure Having concentrated on developing comprehensive forward order collections we made the decision to return to our roots and launch a brand new stock service brochure.

With full colour photography and fabric swatches it couldn’t be easier to use.

The flexible layout allows us to introduce new lines on an ongoing basis with both in-season and continuity lines available, many of which are available in big man’s sizes.

With no minimum order quantities, 24 hour delivery and a low £150 carriage threshold it’s the perfect support tool whether using it for stock specials, trying new lines, or replenishing your core lines.

Contact us today to order your copy

INTRODUCING OUR NEW SS15

COLLECTION

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Cool Blues

Dates For Your Diary

The stand out winner this season revolves around the colour blue, surely the hottest colour on the high street right now.

This sharply tailored suit is available from the new stock service brochure on a mix and match basis and offers exceptional value. See 2 new colours in this suit at MODA menswear.

The Egan Suit, pictured, has a tailored fit and features slanted flap pockets, a jetted ticket pocket and a centre vent with contrast lining.

DON’T MISS OUT ON PROMS 2015!

Where once it was just the girls making a show, now the boys are catching up fast and one of the major growth areas for retailers has been the rise of the prom suit.

Skopes was quick to recognise the opportunity with a strong offering of fashion led suits and evening suits at great prices.

With a range of continuity lines such as the stunning Ronson evening suit and the Madrid lounge suit there’s an option to hire or sell and great profit margins, which has been experienced by retailers this year.

NEW Starters

A warm welcome to the following :We wish them all the very best in their new careers.

Chloe Olsen (Merchandise Admin Assistant)

Justine Reynolds (Sales Support)

Mark Foster (Area Sales Manager)

Make sure you consider stocking prom suits for 2015! Come and see us – we can help boost your sales.

Contact the team for more information today on +44 (0)113 240 2211

INDX Menswear Cranmore Park Solihull 30th - 31st July 8.30 - 5.00pm MODA NEC Birmingham 10th - 12th August Stand MF20

Get In Touch If you are unable to see us at one of the trade shows or would like a visit from one of our representatives then please contact: Skopes, Newross Impex Ltd, New Skopes house, 2 Cross Green Garth, Cross Green Industrial Estate, Leeds, LS9 0SF T +44 (0)113 240 2211 F +44 (0)113 248 9544 E info@skopes.com W www.skopeswholesale.com Head of Customer Services: Julie Oates

New website

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To support our new stock service folder we’ve updated the Skopes website.

Keith Bevan: Area Sales Manager South, Wales, W. Midlands M 07984 700619 E keithbevan@skopes.com

It would be great to hear what our customers think and if there’s something you’d like to see on there, e.g. price lists, size charts or track and trace on orders.

Mark Foster: Area Sales Manager North, E. Midland, Scotland M 07741 264419 E markfoster@skopes.com

Have a look at www.skopeswholesale.com and let us have your feedback!

Ireland

If you have your own website and would like to feature Skopes product on there please let us know and we can provide you with high quality imagery.

Gosson agencies ltd, 22 Forbes St, Sir John Rogersons Quay, Dublin 2, T 00353 (0)1 670 6525 E gossonagencies@eircom.net

Roxanne Langley (Assistant Buyer)

Estera Gorniok (HR Assistant)

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