Nottingham

Our Nottingham store is now located upon Long Row, not far from its previous location within Intu Victoria Centre, but has stood on the streets of the city since 2005. The store stands out due to its extensive choice of brands and core focus on customer service, and, its location is a one-stop destination for the whole family, offering an unrivalled selection of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear and accessories. All of the stores regulars are memorable to John the shop’s manager and his team, especially those who have a laugh and enjoy the store experience.

Convenient parking is available, along with a bus station. Nottingham Railway Station is a leisurely 15 minute walk away.

Typical days for John, the stores manager involve handling deliveries, stock transfers, refreshing displays and general housekeeping of the store to ensure both staff and customers have the optimum environment in which to shop or work. John gets to the store at 8am so he can get a running start as soon as he’s had his morning coffee. His first priorities are usually back office admin and pulling stock for website sales, but once customers enter the store; his full focus is on them, ensuring they are being looked after to the highest degree by his incredible team. John overcomes anything thrown at him during each unique day, and has the store ready for the following day’s business once the doors are closed. 

Combining excellent service with a fun experience is John’s greatest achievement as Nottingham’s store manager. The competitive manager believes that you spend a lot of time at work, so you may as well do something you are good at and enjoy! Working at the Nottingham-founded Gordon Scott Shoes in 1998, which had strong ties to Charles Clinkard, John greatly admired Clinkard’s and was delighted to get to work with the company, and then for the company in June 2017 when a redundancy left his many years of shoe experience inactive. He honed his footwear knowledge buying ladies shoes for a national retailer for 19 years prior to this!

John recommends footwear by the Spanish casual brand Pikolinos because of their quality leather, and ladies Gabor shoes for their consistent fit and comfort, shown by their loyal brand following. His favourite pair of shoes ever purchased are some classic Cheaney Brogues which he’s had for more than 12 years - the colour, leather and the fit are still superb. When first purchased he received countless compliments on their smart appearance, and over 12 years on they have developed that sought after ‘vintage look’, so still draw great comments. Adidas Stan Smith trainers have also been his must have accessory over the years, owning many pairs whether they were in fashion or not. Upon winning the lottery he would make the easy purchase of some tan Trickers brogues with an unyielding thick leather sole.

With a past playing lead roles in the Nottingham West Music and Drama Society’s productions of Guys & Dolls, Calamity Jane and South Pacific, John spends his down-time visiting micro pubs, drinking real ale, and watching sports. As his better half says, if it’s got a ball in it, John will watch it!