:Jerry: wrote:
"Andy Hall" wrote in message
...
On 2007-07-01 12:45:42 +0100, "Doctor Drivel"
said:
The chain went bust and Kress didn't bother with UK agent again as
Wickes sold enough of their stock.
Good grief.


Any company that believes that enough of their product is being sold
is not long for this world.


What didn't you understand about "in the UK", they could be selling
100,000,000 units p.a. in another country, also they might now
consider Wickes their UK agent.

I'm sure that Snap-on could sell even tools more if they approached
someone like Halfords (in the UK) but they are still very successful
company with their self limiting sales approach!

Snap-on know their market, and sell at a premium price to trade
customers. That does not seem to be the case with Kress in this country
as yet. I think it would make more sense if they did get someone like
Wickes to sell under the Kress label so as to establish some reputation
over here. However they would need to get some trade focussed
distributors on board as well and pretty sharpish if they are not going
to have people associate the name with kit aimed at the home DIY market
only.

--
Cheers,

John.

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