Raunds gift shop in industry award fi nal
GiftsMade4u, based in Raunds, has been selected as one off just six fi nalists in the Best Newcomer Awards for the Midlands, North and Scotland in ‘The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2015’. The winner will be announced on Thursday 7th May at the awards ceremony in The Savoy, Central London.
GiftsMade4u fi rst opened its doors to the public in October 2013, offering handmade and personalised items as well as a vast range greetings cards and giftware, including bags and purses, cosmetics, candles, jewellery and fashion accessories, clocks and homeware. Owners, Caroline and Kevin Irons, formed Special Coating Services Limited in the depth of the recession in April 2010, initially providing a coating service to industry specializing in ‘liquid metal coatings’, a method of putting a real metal layer, such as copper and bronze, on to other materials like wood and plastics, mainly for the signs and shop fi ttings industries. In addition to the coatings, Special Coating Services Limited made and supplied commercial signs to shops, hairdressers etc., and then supplied ‘novelty’ signs and plaques, to shops and trade fairs as well as through a growing social media following, c reating the brand GiftsMade4u.
Although the liquid metal coatings are still a key factor, the demand for personalised signs and plaques has grown signifi cantly, and when a shop unit became available a couple of miles away from home, and close to the children’s school, it seemed too good an opportunity to miss. The shop was fi tted out to create a homely environment, and rather than presented on sterile shop fi ttings and racks, the merchandise was displayed on natural wood vintage furniture and handmade shelving to create a more welcoming shopping experience. Excellent customer service and good value for money is of the highest importance, together with unique and unusual gifts. Free wrapping is always offered on all gift purchases, which is then presented in a complimentary, quality kraft paper gift bag.
The range of hand made and personalised items continues to grow, and the range of other giftware also continues to increase, and the shop is proud to have been appointed as stockist for a number of prestigious key brands such as Yankee Candles, Bomb Cosmetics, East of India and Gisela Graham. Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm. Occasional late night opening by invitation only and promotional discount codes available. Details are sent to newsletter subscribers from the website.
GiftsMade4u 47 Brook Street, Raunds, NN9 6LL Tel: 01933 461610 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.giftsmade4u.co.uk
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