IT doesn’t matter how many great gifts there might be on the internet, you don’t receive the personal service and advice that you’ll find at Jeyes of Earls Barton.
The family-run business has continued to expand its gift ranges despite the growth of internet shopping over the last few years. They had a very successful Christmas and a record day on Mother’s Day Saturday. The feedback from customers is that people are getting increasingly disillusioned with internet shopping and want to return to the days of enjoying the experience of shopping combined with excellent customer service.
Georgina Jeyes of Jeyes of Earls Barton, said: “We have a wide selection of gift ideas ranging from Bronnley Soaps and Heathcote & Ivory, to Wrendale Designs and homeware from local artist Christie Lloyd to Churchill China and Gibsons Jigsaws. Alongside the gifts are greetings cards for every occasion.
“But what makes a difference is that we’re here to help people choose. It’s very rare that someone comes in looking for a gift and can’t find something that fits the bill. The personal service makes all the difference and it’s wonderful when you see someone going away pleased that they’ve found just the thing they were looking for.”
It’s not just the gift department that has seen an increase in sales at Jeyes but also toys – so much so that the Jeyes team consisting of mum – Georgina, and two daughters – Pip and Anna, recently doubled the size of its children’s department displaying traditional toys from Orchard Toys, House of Marbles, Big Jig Trains, Galt Toys and the ever-popular Jellycats. The Easter shop window is decorated with that naughty Peter Rabbit!
After shopping at Jeyes customers can enjoy coffee and cake, lunch or a traditional afternoon tea in the award-winning Apothocoffee Shop or reminisce in the various museums at Jeyes.
The Jeyes Family have been true to the saying that Britain is a nation of shopkeepers, whilst on-line shopping could be a threat, they strive to give special personal service and try to go that extra mile.
Jeyes of Earls Barton is on The Square, Earls Barton, telephone 01604 810289 or visit the website www.jeyesofearlsbarton.co.uk
