I’m opening my own shop! I know you have lots of questions about it so let me try to answer them for you.
When are you opening?
This is the million dollar question which I wish I had an answer to! The quick version is, I don’t know, I would like to be open before Christmas but I’m not sure if that’s feasible.
The long version is that the shop was previously linked to the old Lloyd’s Bank building next door (currently occupied by Gail’s Bakery). It was used as an office and so I need to do some work on the interior and add a front door! Changes to the front of a commercial building need approval from the council so I currently have a planning application in and am awaiting the verdict. Keep your fingers crossed!
When’s the opening party?
A brilliant question! I think I need more than one celebration, don’t you?
When I have more news, I will update my email followers first. You can sign up to my emails here: https://shine-shop.co.uk/pages/shiny-happy-emails
I will also post regular updates on Instagram and Facebook @shine.shop.mcr so come and say hi there!
Where is your new shop?
It’s 18 School Road, Sale M33 7XF. In between PizzAmmore and Gail’s. It was previously used by Slater Heelis and before that, Steele & Co the hairdressers. It’s just around the corner from my current home - Emporium M33.
What will the new shop be called?
It will still have the same name: Shine
What will your opening hours be?
I am going to need to experiment with this a little and see how it goes with hiring staff. I will probably be open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday. 11am - 4pm on market Sundays but this is subject to change!
Will you keep your shop in Emporium M33?
You can still shop with me in Emporium until I open the new shop on School Road. After that, I will be leaving Emporium.
Do you need an assistant?
I will definitely be employing people but it’s hard to know how many I’ll need. If you’d like to come and work with me, send me an email and tell me more! hello@shine-shop.co.uk
Will the type of things you stock change?
I will be continuing to sell a similar range of products: jewellery, cards, candles and eco products. Some lines will expand and some will stop but I will also be adding more new things. If you have an idea of something you’d love to see me sell, let me know!
Are you looking for new suppliers?
Yes! Please email your wholesale details to hello@shine-shop.co.uk
What are you going to use upstairs for? So much space must be very exciting!
My husband Tim is going to use the first and second floors for his accountancy practice. I will have the ground floor and the cellar for storage. It’s very exciting but a little daunting too!
Are you feeling nervous about the new shop?
Yes! I’m nervous but also very, very excited. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time and now feels like the time is right.
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