Hotter Comfort Concept Expands Its High Street Retail Presence
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on: May 27, 2010, 07:47 am
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Hotter Comfort Concept
Industry:
Retail
Hotter Comfort Concept, UK shoe manufacturer, is bucking high
street trends by opening three new stores to provide shoppers with the
ultimate shoe shopping experience.
Since they opened their doors the new stores, in Eastbourne, Bromley and Chichester,
have provided record company sales, fuelling the company's decision to commit to a
revitalized store launch programme. With stores currently located in York, Chester,
Southport, Bournemouth and Kendal the Lancashire based shoe manufacturer plans to
strengthen its high street presence, by creating a portfolio of 25 Hotter stores
across the UK within two years.
Hotter shoe stores stand out on the high street by offering good old fashioned
customer service along with quality, stylish shoes which are designed to offer
improved comfort. With more than 50 years experience in looking after people's
feet, Hotter prides itself on the quality of each shoe produced and the levels of
comfort that accompany them. Every shoe comes with smooth internal seams to avoid
rubbing, along with deep toe boxes to allow extra room for toes to move around and
flex.
Sales Director at Hotter Comfort Concept, Clive Leverett commented: "We're the
biggest shoe manufacturer in the UK and are proud to be expanding this year with a
programme of new store openings. We're excited to have secured a significant
presence along the south coast in prime high street locations and we are delighted
with our first few weeks of trading, in fact our stores are breaking our own opening
sales records time after time.
"We have made a significant investment in creating the right concept for our
stores, from the new softer branding with its timeless, unisex appeal to the
nature-inspired colour palette which conveys a sense of freedom and an active
lifestyle. Most importantly we have put together strong teams of committed staff
who understand our passion for comfortable shoes and have been trained to fit shoes
properly - good old fashioned customer service back on the high street at last".
Julie Jobe, manager at Hotter's new Bromley store, commented: "The Hotter team
here is thrilled to be part of the store launch programme and plan to create an
enjoyable shopping experience for both new and existing Hotter customers. We have
an extensive range of both men's shoes and women's
shoes
including stylish daywear, tasteful eveningwear, extra wide shoes, laid back
leisure, women's sandals and a
range of Gore-Tex walking boots for outdoor pursuits."
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About Hotter Comfort Concept
Hotter Comfort Concept manufactures 1.3 million pairs of Comfortable Shoes each year at its headquarters in Skelmersdale,
Lancashire and has a passion for in built comfort. Through continual reinvestment in
the business, Hotter has seen its shoe collections expand rapidly and has invested
millions of pounds to produce one of the most advanced shoe making facilities in the
world.
Hotter Comfort Concept sell shoes direct to its customers via its on-site 100 seater
call centre and selling through 300 independent UK retailers including garden
centres.
For more information please contact:
Melanie Killilea
PR Manager
Hotter Comfort Concept
2 Peel Road
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 9PT
01695 712720
www.hottershoes.com