Well this is my final blog of 2011 and what a year it has been.
We have seen retailing in the store continue to remain, shall I say challenging whilst our Internet business has grown by over 40% year todate. Whilst I would like both sides of the business to be growing, as my father wisely says “you cannot have
The Havens Winter Sale starts on our website on Saturday 24th December and in the Store on Tuesday 27th December when we reopen after Christmas at 9.00am closing at 5.00pm.
There will be some great bargains with special offers and promotions on top quality branded Tableware, Glassware, Housewares, Homewares, Fragrances and Gifts.
Prices Greatly reduced but not the Quality.
It has been manic getting all your internet orders out on time. Extra bodies have been drafted in and the team have worked together brilliantly to get it all done. Inevitably with such large volumes of parcels being sent there will be some delivery and breakage hiccups but we will deal with them should they arise.
Our last official despatch
When the telephone rings at 4.00am it is not a great sound. Sure enough it was ADT alarms advising that the store alarm had gone off and the police will be in attendance.
I only live 2 minutes away so was able to get to the store very quickly after receiving the call. On arriving I find that the armour
Ok it sounds a bit posh but anyone with a good champagne cocktail recipe please let me know.
Last years creation was: Drop of brandy, third Cranberry Juice topped up with Champagne or a sparkling Cava. Looked good and went down well with our friends.
Anyone can better that, Mrs H to be the judge, and I will send you
It is all hands to the pump here getting your Christmas orders out on time.
Stock is coming in, albeit from some notable suppliers unpredictably and as soon as it does and orders are complete they are dispatched to you.
With over 7000 products on our website, a large proportion of which we have in stock ready to go, inevitably
Christmas is that magical time of year, although it is not without challenges. Preparation is key and organising Christmas presents and decorations takes time to get right.
So once all is said and done you arrive at the Christmas table you want to make sure that it is looking really festive as this is one of the focal points of
