ON THE MOVE!
15 February 2016
Since 1984 Silverprint has been passionate about supplying Traditional and Alternative photographic products and is pleased to confirm this will certainly continue.
In recent years, many Digital and related products have been introduced into the range and the same passion extends to these lines. This reflects the demands and requests from a wide diversity of customers now being supplied. Silverprint looks forward to continuing to expand the product range offered and as always supporting Photography.
As with the majority of retail businesses, Silverprint could not ignore the importance of Online Sales and has constantly invested in the Website and Social Media, to reach out to customers in the UK and Worldwide.
Today 85% of customers are purchasing either through the Website, via email or phone. However, as a result of the growth in this area of the business, the current premises had proven to become unsuitable to operate from, especially when handling the increased order volumes.
Following many months of review, the decision has been made to relocate Silverprint to Warehouse Premises in Poole, Dorset. Unfortunately in relation to this, the London Store at 120 London Road will close this Thursday 18 February at Midday, for the final time.
Due to the amount of lines offered (currently over 3,500) and the space required, it was considered not possible to retain a smaller Retail Shop in London.
During the relocation, Silverprint will make every effort to limit any disruption to customer orders. The main number 02076200169 and Websitewww.silverprint.co.uk will remain Live throughout the changes and every effort will be made to keep customers updated.
A sincere thank you is extended to all customers who visited the 120 London Road Store. It is hoped that all will support this change and progress to ordering through the Website www.silverprint.co.uk, via email or phone. Customers are also welcome to visit the new Premises, as a Trade Counter will be in operation.
The ultimate aim is to support both existing and potential new customers by further improving the On-Line Customer Service Experience with Silverprint.[\QUOTE]
Rent and rates in London will have a lot to do with that decision I'd guess
Yeap, and less staff will do good... not.Rent and rates in London will have a lot to do with that decision I'd guess
Excuses and more excuses.and "85% of customers are purchasing either through the Website, via email or phone" too.
Is that a bad thing?Yeap, I received the same email.
Damn, now I don't have a reason to go to Elephant & Castle.
It isn't so much the added cost, but the loss of a marketing presence just outside an University campus.There's a difference between an excuse and an explanation.
Do you think they're doing out of spite ?
I'd be surprised if the 15% of their sales they make from footfall outweighs the cost of London premises and retail staff
Thanks Alan!http://www.processuk.net/
Here is a few stops away on the underground.
It is the promotion and sale of film and other materials right next door to a large group of young people for whom these materials are a new reality.
In that shop they could see what film is about. Now, there aren't that many shops left where people can see and touch film before buying. It is only "virtual".
That is another loss not only for Londoners, but for all.
Bournemouth has a University and the arts campus is in Poole and runs degrees in photography.It isn't so much the added cost, but the loss of a marketing presence just outside an University campus.
You knew they are located next to an Arts college, didn't you?
It is the promotion and sale of film and other materials right next door to a large group of young people for whom these materials are a new reality.
In that shop they could see what film is about. Now, there aren't that many shops left where people can see and touch film before buying. It is only "virtual".
That is another loss not only for Londoners, but for all.
I'm not saying it isn't a shame, Ricardo, simply that it is perfectly understandable.
And the proportion of film shooters formed by the very small numbers of local arts students must be really tiny compared to the number of us who are already only able to source materials online. I doubt it has the impact you seem to think it does. But then we are both giving out opinions here based solely on belief rather than any hard evidence.
And to repeat, I do think it's a shame. But then again, I'd rather they were still in business with only an online presence rather than no presence at all/
Thanks Rob!Bournemouth has a University and the arts campus is in Poole and runs degrees in photography.
http://search.ucas.com/search/provi...iderQuery=&AcpId=&Location=poole&SubjectCode=
They tend to be more expensive and I don't believe they sell raw chemicals.Dead Link Removed
Some competition.
hmm I wonder if they'll have a sales counter at the Poole warehouse?
After having used Silverprint for over 25 years for various supplies, due to living in the North of England I have never been to their shop so I am one of the 85% I guess. I had always hope to get to their shop on the few times I've been down to London but it's never been open when I've been down there.
Like others here, I am sad to hear their shop will be going, but glad to hear they are moving with the times which will hopefully keep them going for many years to come supplying what are these days, minority supplies.
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