http://lhmw.co.uk/blog Life on a Menswear Shop floor Wed, 06 May 2009 13:39:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Having just returned from a nice sunny break in Tenerife, Jayne was filling me in on what has been happening whilst I was away. She mentioned that whilst phoning one of our suppliers, (Douglas & Grahame who produce the Douglas range, DG ranges, Cruise and Wellington ranges) they mentioned that ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/05/06/a-big-hello-to-all-the-boys-girls-at-douglas-grahame/ After watching one particular episode of the TV programme 'Mary - Queen of Shops' and seeing her ask the question 'What is your Target age group?', I have always wondered just what I would say if asked that question. Jayne has always claimed that it would be impossible for us to ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/03/25/target-age-group-how-do-you-define-that/ We all know the importance of getting things right and wearing the right clothes for the right occasion and your School Prom is no exception. In fact, some would say that your High School Prom night is possibly one of the most important nights of your life to date and choosing ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/03/18/what-will-you-be-wearing-for-your-high-school-prom-this-year/ It was George Orwell who in his great classic novel Animal Farm first used the term 'All Pigs are equal, but some are more equal than others' and so this had to be the case for Mens Non Iron 100% Cotton Shirts. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="150" caption="Seidensticker Splendesto Non Iron Cotton ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/02/21/not-all-mens-non-iron-100-cotton-shirts-are-equal-some-are-more-equal-than-others/ Monday 16th February saw Jayne and Michael (along with Jayne's daughter Lucy) travel to the NEC at Birmingham to visit the Moda Menswear show where many of our suppliers were showing their Winter 2009 Mens Clothing collections. Amongst the many stands were Meyer, Bruhl, Douglas and Grahame, Gabicci, The Label, Rappson, ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/02/18/moda-menswear-at-birmingham/ I have spent today (a very quiet day in the shop due to the Snow!) uploading some photographs and creating new pages for the latest additions to our on0line Menswear shop - Shirtnly.com [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Mens Striped Silk Tie"][/caption] We will soon have a great selection of 26 Mens Silk ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/02/05/mens-silk-ties-added-to-our-on-line-menswear-shop/ Whilst its still only January and no doubt we have a fair bit of bad weather still to come (especially if this summer is anything like last years!!) its always nice at this time of year in a menswear shop to see the new season stock coming in. Spring is always ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/01/23/as-the-days-get-longer-our-spring-stock-is-arriving-daily/ As we approach the Spring Summer 2009 season here at Laurie Hopkins Menswear, I am happy to say that sales have held up quite well both Pre Christmas and during our Winter Sale despite the credit crunch. We put this down to the weather as much as anything (although quality buying ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/01/22/january-sales-hold-up-despite-the-credit-crunch/ Well, it seems ages since I last posted, many things have happened; Christmas came and went (as did our 2 days off!! - still role on next Christmas when we get 3!). The new year came in and so did the start of our GENUINE MENSWEAR SALE. I say Genuine because ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2009/01/09/the-genuine-menswear-sale-is-now-on/ As we finish for Christmas here at Laurie Hopkins Menswear, we would like to take this opportunity to wish our Customers, Family and Friends a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will close today - Christmas Eve and re-open at 9am on Saturday 27th December. Merry Chritstmas to one ... http://lhmw.co.uk/blog/2008/12/24/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/